Papermaking in Hertfordshire

Mike Stanyon

Honorary Lead Archivist at Frogmore Paper Mill and author of several books related to the industry, Mike will tell us about the history and processes of Papermaking as well as some of the people involved such as John Dickinson and William Lepard of Hamper Mill.

THE GRAHAME NEALE MEMORIAL LECTURE

Scottish Rail Disasters.

Dr Rudi Newman

Well known for his expert knowledge of transportation history and author of many related publications, Rudi returns to talk about two of the worst railway disasters, Tay Bridge 1879 and Quintinshill 1915.

(The meeting will be preceded by the AGM at 7.30pm)

The Lunar Society

Derek Pullen

Founded in Birmingham in 1750 the Society was an exclusive venue for discussion and exchange of ideas by leading industrialists of the time. After a career as a chemist Derek has been extensively involved with

industrial history and is also a U3A speaker.

Candles to Computers

Jim Douglas

Jim will continue his history of 500 years of technical developments in the Entertainment industry. From BBC studio manager, Jim moved into sound engineering and computerised designs for moving scenery and lighting in West End theatres, film and TV.

This meeting will include our usual cornucopia of seasonal nibbles.

2023

Mechanical Music Part 2

Michael Perrins

With a lifetime’s interest in mechanical musical instruments Michael returns to talk about Fairground Organs and the punching of music for them.

Programme Change:

Members’ Evening

An evening of short illustrated talks from our members with all their varied interests.

Second time Programme Change:

Maritime Disasters.

Dr Rudi Newman

Rudi will enlighten us on ‘Almost Inconceivable Negligence’ – Lusitania and Wilhelm Gustloff, the Worst Torpedoings of the World Wars.

Waves, Wheels and Sparks 2 - the Electronic Age

Jeremy Batch

Following his fascinating talk last March, Jeremy now continues with part 2 of this topic taking Radio, Radar, GPS navigation and communications into the electronic age.