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GLIAS EVENTS
GLIAS LECTURES
- 3 February Wed AGM. The Society's AGM will be held on Zoom at 7pm. You will need to advise us that you wish to attend by booking a space on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glias-agm-2019-2020-tickets-132452540113 before 7pm on 1 February
We are proposing to run our winter lecture series via Zoom. Please make a note in your diary now. We will release joining details nearer the time.
- 17 February Wed CITY ROAD BASIN. By Giles Eyre
- 17 March Wed A VICTORIAN JOURNALIST'S VIEW OF LONDON'S INDUSTRY. By Ursula Jeffries
- 21 April Wed THE LONDON & CROYDON CANAL AND THE LONDON & CROYDON RAILWAY. By Malcolm Bacchus
OTHER EVENTSGLIAS is happy to publicise events by other societies that may be of interest to our members. If you are a not-for-profit organisation and would like us to list your event, please contact the newsletter editor via email at newsletter@glias.org.uk
Changes and cancellations are possible as a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check with individual societies
February
- 30 January Sat IRON PRODUCTION IN IRELAND IN THE LATE MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN PERIODS. A Wealden Iron Research Group Zoom meeting by Dr Paul Rondelez. Web: www.wealdeniron.org.uk
March
- 4 February Thur DANIEL GOOCH — BRUNEL'S LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER. A Surrey Industrial History Group talk by John McGuiness. Free online Zoom Meetings replace physical meetings. Web: www.sihg.org.uk
- 4 February Thur PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY FREIGHT UPDATE. A London Canal Museum talk by James Trimmer. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 6 February Sat RAILWAYS RECORDS FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS WORKSHOP. A Berkshire Family History Society online event. 11am to 1pm. Web: https://berksfhs.org/
- 9 February Tue LONDON'S GREAT ENGINEER JOSEPH BAZALGETTE. Virtual Tour by Rob Smith, Footprints of London. 2pm. Web: https://footprintsoflondon.com/
- 14 February Sun ALONG THE REGENT'S CANAL: KING'S CROSS GRANARY SQUARE ST. PANCRAS. Guided towpath walk by the IWA. Start: at 2.30pm, outside King's Cross station (taxi queue). £15 adults; £10 concessionary rate; £10 accompanied children aged 16 and over. £3 accompanied children aged 8-15. Advance booking is mandatory. Please contact London Walks: Tel: 020 7624 3978. Web: www.walks.com
- 17 February Wed Newcomen Society AGM. The Annual General Meeting of the Newcomen Society for the Study of the History of Engineering and Technology will be held online at 4pm. Web: www.newcomen.com
- 18 February Thur GUILDFORD INDUSTRIES. A Surrey Industrial History Group talk by David Rose. Free online Zoom Meetings replace physical meetings. Web: www.sihg.org.uk
- 18 February Thur ON A WING AND A PRAYER — THE BRITISH IMPERIAL AIRSHIP SCHEME 1924-30. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Rudi Newman. Due to the uncertainties of what may be permitted, meetings may take place at Queens School (8pm), via internet, or be postponed. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
- 18 February Thur ARPANET, AGILE AND THE START OF COMPUTER SCIENCE. A Computer Conservation Society lecture David Grier. In view of the present Covid-19 emergency the lecture will be delivered over the Internet using Zoom. Web: www.computerconservationsociety.org
April
- 4 March Thur THE SHROPPIE. A London Canal Museum talk by Peter Brown. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 4 March Thur CALCUTTA AND BEYOND — INDIA'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. A Surrey Industrial History Group talk by Paul Whittle. Free online Zoom Meetings replace physical meetings. Web: www.sihg.org.uk
- 6 March Sat THE ARRIVAL OF THE RAILWAYS IN READING. A Berkshire Family History Society online event. 2pm to 3.15pm. Web: https://berksfhs.org/
- 7 March Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY - TBC. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 9 March Tue THE THAMES TIDEWAY TUNNEL AND ITS ARCHAEOLOGY. A Hendon and District Archaeological Society talk by Sarah Linney & Jack Russell. Via Zoom. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
- 18 March Thur A HISTORY OF HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Steve Skinner. Due to the uncertainties of what may be permitted, meetings may take place at Queens School (8pm), via internet, or be postponed. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
- 18 March Thur BARNES WALLIS AND HIS INVENTIONS. A Surrey Industrial History Group talk by Peter Hoar. Free online Zoom Meetings replace physical meetings. Web: www.sihg.org.uk
- 20-21 March KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 20-21 March LONDON FESTIVAL OF RAILWAY MODELLING. Alexandra Palace. Opens 10am. Web: www.world-of-railways.co.uk
- 21 March Sun RIVER TYBURN, AND ALONG REGENT'S CANAL TO LITTLE VENICE. Guided waterside walk by the IWA. Start: at 2.30pm, outside Baker St tube station (Baker St north/Lord's exit). £15 adults; £10 concessionary rate; £10 accompanied children aged 16 and over. £3 accompanied children aged 8-15. Advance booking is mandatory. Please contact London Walks: Tel: 020 7624 3978. Web: www.walks.com
- 27 March Sat SUBTERRANEA BRITANNICA SPRING MEETING & AGM. London. Web: www.subbrit.org.uk
May
- 1 April Thur THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Richard Thomas. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 11 April Sun SPRING GATHERING. London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
- 17-18 April KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
June
- tbc May NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND. More than 300 windmills and watermills open to the public. Web: www.spab.org.uk/mills/national-mills-weekend
- 3-5 May IWA CANALWAY CAVALCADE 2021. London's biggest, brightest and best waterways festival, Little Venice. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
- 6 May Thur WATERWAY PARK FOR ALL — THE BEDFORD TO MILTON KEYNES LINK. A London Canal Museum talk by Steve Ashley. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 15 May Sat NUNHEAD CEMETERY OPEN DAY. 11am - 5pm, guided tours throughout the day. Web: www.fonc.org.uk
- 15-16 May KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 20 May Thur FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 22 May - 13 June THAMES ESTUARY FESTIVAL. A month-long programme of activities centred on the Thames Estuary. Web: www.estuaryfestival.com
- 23 May Sun FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 27 May Thur FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
July
- 3 June Thur RAYMOND. A London Canal Museum talk by Nick Lake of the Friends of Raymond Trust. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 6 June Sun FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 10-13 June INDUSTRIAL EXPLORER WEEKEND — WEST YORKSHIRE. Details from Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN UK. Tel: 01235 352275 (9am - 5.30pm GMT) Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk Web: www.heritageofindustry.co.uk
- 12 June Sun FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 19 June Sat FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 19-20 June KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 24 June Thur FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
- 27 June Sun FLYING SCOTSMAN IN LONDON. See the iconic locomotive at a London terminus. Web: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/scotsman-on-the-tracks
August
- 1 July Thur SAVING THE STRATFORD CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Dr. Roger Squires. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
September
- 19-26 August AIA 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Liverpool Hope University. Web: https://industrial-archaeology.org/conferences/annual-conference/
October
- 2 September Thur EXPLORING THAMES CREEKS. A London Canal Museum talk by Simon Judge. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 18-19 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
November
- 7 October Thur BRAUNSTON — CANAL AGE TRANSPORT HUB. A London Canal Museum talk by John Pomfret. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 16-17 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
December
- 4 November Thur FOODIE ON FRENCH CANALS. A London Canal Museum talk by Di Murrell. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 7 November Sun LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN. 'Old Crocks' run, London to Brighton. Starts from The Serpentine, Hyde Park. Web: www.veterancarrun.com
- 20-21 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. (Provisional and dependant on government guidelines allowing the museum to reopen to the public). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
Exhibitions
- 2 December Thur SOUTH OF THE RIVER, LONDON'S CRADLE OF POWER. A London Canal Museum talk by Jeremy Batch. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
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