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  • Greenwich IHS – Burndept, the Blackheath radio company

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    Over a century ago, in 1922, 12 companies agreed to form the British Broadcasting Company to stimulate their sales of domestic radio sets. One of those 12 was based in Grotes Mews, Blackheath. That was Burndept, originally founded in 1919 as a metal sign maker in Deptford that diversified into the new wireless technology. In this…

  • Sussex IAS – Beachy Head – Britain’s Newest Steam Locomotive

    West Blatchington Mill Barn Holmes Avenue, Hove, Sussex, United Kingdom

    The talk will cover the full story of the reconstruction of LBSCR Atlantic Class H2 'Beachy Head' in a dedicated workshop at Sheffield Park. From the acquisition of a suitable ex-LNER boiler and the manufacture of numerous new parts, to completion in August 2024 and subsequent entry into traffic on the Bluebell Railway, it became…

  • INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN UNITED EUROPE – CONFERENCE

    Warsaw Warsaw, Poland

    Law and Practice in the Protection of Industrial Heritage in European Countries This international conference is being organised by a coalition of heritage bodies in Poland:  TICCIH Poland, National Heritage Institute, Foundation for the Protection of the Industrial Heritage of Silesia (with strong support from the Polish Government - Ministry of Culture and National Heritage).…

  • Berkshire IHS – Railways of Bracknell Forest (post WW1)

    St Mary's Church Hall 14 Castle St, Reading RG1 7RD, Reading

    This is the follow up to Colin Bird’s interesting talk on the railways of Bracknell Forest before WW1 which he gave to us in February 2026 Non-members are welcome, but a small charge of £3.00 is payable to defray costs such as tea and biscuits.  

  • Wiltshire Industrial Archaeology Conference

    Devizes Town Hall St.John's Street,, Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    From branch lines to tram lines A one-day conference highlighting the industrial heritage of Wiltshire Programme: 9.30 am – Registration 10 am – Welcome by Mike Stone Chairman of the Industrial Archaeology Committee at Wiltshire Museum. 10.05 am – The Calne branch and its industries, by Mike Stone. Mike was curator of Chippenham Museum and…

  • Yorkshire AHS, IH Section -Low Moor’s Ironworks, Explosion and Railways

    St George's Centre Room 4, 60 Great George Street, Leeds

    Talk by Philip Hellawell Find the venue: https://stgeorgescentreleeds.org.uk/find-us Non-members are welcome – a £2 donation towards costs would be appreciated. Following our meetings, all are welcome to join us for lunch at the nearby hostelry, The Fox & Newt

  • Somerset IAS – The History of Stoates Mill, Watchet

    Silver Street Baptist Church Hall Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Paul Upton recalls how brothers William and Thomas Stoate started flour milling in Watchet in 1832, later introducing steam power, but suffered a major fire in 1911. The mill was later used by the Exmoor Paper Bag Co. whose turbine is on display outside. Non-members £3. More information: Peter Daniel peter.daniel51@btinternet.com

  • Essex IAG – Annual Meeting – Bringing Jumbo back to life: Restoration gets underway

    Essex Record Office Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

    Our guest speaker this year is Gary Armstrong Trustee of the North Essex Heritage Trust The multi-million pound restoration of Colchester's historic "Jumbo" water tower is underway to transform the vacant landmark into an accessible public heritage and events space. Built in 1883, standing 40m tall, constructed from 1.25 million bricks and 142 tonnes of…

  • Cambridge IAG – Swearing, Spanners & Plenty of Tea

    Pye Building Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    The Joys of Heritage Workshop An illustrated talk by Jamie Allen of Craftmaster Restorations   Tickets: £5, Students £3, Museum members free Free light refreshments courtesy of IMECHE More information & advance tickets: https://www.museumoftechnology.com/whats-on