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SUMMARY:"Industry before the industrial revolution" by Dr Justine Bayley
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URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/industry-before-the-industrial-revolution-by-dr-justine-bayley/
LOCATION:LONDON  Alan Baxter Gallery\, 75 Cowcross St\, Clerkenwell\, London\, EC1M 6EL
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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SUMMARY:'Learning Through Archaeology: Killingworth Billy' by Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson
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URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/learning-through-archaeology-killingworth-billy-by-michael-bailey-and-peter-davidson/
LOCATION:NEWCASTLE Discovery Museum\, Blandford Square\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne & Wear\, NE1 4HZ
CATEGORIES:UK - North East Branch,UK - North Western Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:“Transport without Petrol: a Pictorial History” by Robert Everett.
DESCRIPTION:In person meeting.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/transport-without-petrol-a-pictorial-history-by-robert-everett/
LOCATION:BRISTOL  BAWA\, 589 Southmead Rd\, Filton\, Bristol\, BS34 7RG
CATEGORIES:UK - Western Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Western Branch":MAILTO:western@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T183000
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SUMMARY:The History of Water- the Sheffield Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jenny Stephenson\nThe History of Water- the Sheffield Reflection \nWater\, an essential ingredient for life\, has a fascinating and rather turbulent history. It has certainly been a force for good as well as evil: too much\, too little\, clean or dirty\, as illustrated in this talk. \nIn the early years\, the industrial town of Sheffield expanded quickly and became victim to severe overcrowding\, putting pressure on the supplies of drinking water and general cleanliness\, with the terrible consequences of cholera\, typhoid\, smallpox\, high infant mortality rates to name but a few. It took 22 years for Sheffield’s leaders to respond to the situation following a survey report of 1847\, by digging sewers and building further reservoirs. \nAs well as this timeline\, the talk will cover the history of the toilet and that of our local fifteen reservoirs. The talk will briefly cover the issues of sustainability and concerns for the environment\, including the part we ourselves can play in this. \nThe talk is based on a book written by Dr Jenny Stephenson\, which is an easily readable account and copies will be available at £10 with 100% of the proceeds going to WaterAid and Cavendish Cancer Care. The book can also be obtained  from https;//www.amazon.in/History-Water-Sheffield-Reflection-civilisation/dp/1905278918 or directly from Jenny at jenniferannstephenson@btinternet.com \nAbout the Speaker\nJenny is a GP in Stannington\, Sheffield and also works at the Health Authority (CCG) in the Diabetes department. She enjoys painting and photography and collecting interesting facts\, and has written two previous local history books. One details local medical history through the timeline of her medical centre\, Walkley House\, and the other is on the History of Pharmacy. \nAbout the Venue\nAn in-person and webcast (zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 6:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that all this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast. \nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time. \nA group of members and guests will be meeting for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join us please let me know so that I can advise them of the probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to all and if you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk please feel free to forward this email to them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-history-of-water-the-sheffield-reflection/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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SUMMARY:Golden Egg or Poisoned Chalice? The Story of Nuclear Power in the UK
DESCRIPTION:An Online Lecture by Tony Wooldridge (presenting) and Stephen Druce\nGolden Egg or Poisoned Chalice? The Story of Nuclear Power in the UK \nThe UK lays claim to being the first country to produce electricity from nuclear power on a commercial scale and has often ploughed its own furrow\, initially choosing indigenous reactor designs rather than following international trends\, but now willing to consider any design that can satisfy legislative requirements. What are the reasons underlying the erratic development of nuclear power in the UK and what lessons can be learned for future policy decisions\, whether in the UK or elsewhere\, where infrastructure projects with long-term effects are concerned? \nThis book tries to unravel the factors that have influenced policy decisions\, using original sources where possible. The story is fascinating: secrecy in the early years\, unbalanced institutional and commercial influences on government\, powerful personalities\, national pride\, short-sighted political considerations and external events have all played a part. The book starts with the post-war military developments and covers all the main nuclear power activities up to the present day\, including generation\, reprocessing\, decommissioning and waste disposal. \nWhether one is enthusiastic or sceptical about nuclear power\, this book provides an objective review of past policies and decisions and provides essential background for all those interested in the future of the industry\, both members of the public and those more directly involved. \nAbout the Speakers\nTony Wooldridge \nMr Tony Wooldridge gained a First Class Honours Degree in Physics from the University of Oxford in 1973. \nIn 1977\, he joined the electricity supply industry to undertake research and development at the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Applications Centre in Manchester. Subsequently\, he has held a range of technical and management positions in the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) and its successor companies. \nHe was President of the British Institute of NDT during 2005 and 2006. \nIn 2009 he joined the nuclear regulator (NII) and assessed the designs for new nuclear plant in the UK\, particularly the EPR planned for Hinkley Point C. \nHe is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Physicist\, a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and a Fellow of the British Institute of NDT. \nStephen Druce \nDr Stephen Druce gained a First Class Honours Degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science from the University of Birmingham in 1973 and then a PhD in 1977. \nHe joined UKAEA in 1977 to undertake research and development into the fracture of nuclear structural materials at Harwell\, Oxfordshire. Subsequently\, he held a range of technical and managerial positions in UKAEA and its successor privatised arm\, AEA Technology. During this period\, he managed the AEA Technology Thermal Reactor Safety Programme\, provided expert advice on structural integrity issues in MAGNOX\, SGHWR\, and PWR reactor systems\, and was seconded to US Oak Ridge National Laboratory. \nIn 2009 he joined the UK nuclear regulator (NII) where he worked until his retirement in 2014\, assessing structural integrity issues in the UK AGRs and PWR operating reactors and the design and construction of the proposed EPR for Hinkley C. \nHe is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining. \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/golden-egg-or-poisoned-chalice-the-story-of-nuclear-power-in-the-uk/
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CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
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