About this Event
This day of talks delves into some of the fascinating technical and engineering history of Oxford and its region, with time enough to explore the city. Talks include the origins and evolution of car-making in Oxford and the development of other important local industries, to the start of engineering at the university and its amazing influence on 20th-century technologies:
‘Detroit-on-Thames: the origins of car making in Oxford and the rise of the Cowley factory’, Maurice East
‘Combe Mill: a workshop for the Blenheim Estate’, Richard Stone
‘Mechanicks in the universitie: how engineering came to Oxford’, Richard Darton
‘A brief history of printing in Oxfordshire’, Richard Lawrence
‘Allen's of Oxford: from steam ploughs to motor mowers’, Jonathan Brown
A sixth talk, tbc
This is a chance to meet others in the region with a view to starting regular events in Oxford.
Easy access using Peartree and Thronhill Park and Ride buses.
If you need gluten-free catering, please contact us.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, United Kingdom
GBP 15.00 to GBP 30.00
