Mine explorer Ben Sumpter talks about mining engineering in Cornwall, where a distinctive and technologically advanced approach to deep metal mining was developed, which was then exported across the globe…

Black Country heritage campaigner Keith Hodgkins describes the area’s beers and breweries and its rich brewing heritage.   For details about how to participate visit: https://www.sias.me.uk/index.htm

An informal evening of presentations by members, including slides, talks, demonstrations, artefacts, etc.   At Silver Street there is also a free-of-charge Book Exchange and SIAS publications are on sale…

Miller and millwright Martin Watts looks at Somerset mills in art and illustrations. Once a crucial source of power for industry and essential for agriculture, mills were often used to…