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A talk by Derek Alexander; Head of Archaeology for the National Trust for Scotland. ‘Pioneering Spirit’ is a nationwide research programme to seek out the knowledge and mythology of illicit whisky making, where it actually happened, and its effect on Scotland’s cultural heritage. For details about how to take part in this online meeting please…

Jon Willis of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust tells the story of the two historic beam engines, still housed in their Grade 1 listed Pumping Station. One dates to 1812 and is the oldest working beam engine in the world. They are still able to do their original job of pumping water to the…

Ben Sumpter is a Research Consultant and co-owner of Cornwall Underground Adventures. He has ventured deep into archives and underground workings to research Cornwall’s mining heritage, technology and practices, and how these eventually spread throughout the world. For details about how to take part in this online meeting please visit https://www.sias.me.uk