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NOVEMBER
Wednesday 19th November
Birmingham Copper and Brass, a talk by Vin Calcutt of the Broseley Historical Society in the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30 pm.
DECEMBER
Wednesday 10th December
Preview of the plans for Coalbrookdale's 300th Anniversary in 2009, a talk by John Challen, Curator Of Technology in the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
JANUARY 2009
Wednesday 14th January
Charles Darwin and the Shrewsbury Connection – a talk by Peter Boyd of Shrewsbury Museums Service as part of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the 150th Anniversary of the publication of the Origin of the Species.
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Come along and start the year hearing about one of the most famous Salopians.
Non- Members welcome (£1)
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 25th February
Moorcroft Art Pottery, a talk by Margaret Humsworth. Originally founded as a studio in 1897, today Moorcroft is a leading art pottery manufacturer. Margaret Humsworth will talk about the history and designs of Moorcroft Art Pottery.
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Non-Members welcome (£1)
MARCH
Friday 13th March
The Coalbrookdale Archives Lecture, given by Michael Darby, Museum Vice-President and last President of the Coalbrookdale Archives Association - FE 09
The Darbys and Quakerism, (and coming up to date with the foundation of the Museum.
In the Board Room, Coalbrookdale Offices 7.30pm.
Non-Members welcome (£1)
Thursday 26th March
And the Bride Wore – a humorous talk by Patricia Boyd on Bridal Attire and Customs.
In the G F Williams Room, Long Warehouse (Ironbridge Institute and IGMT Library Building) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Non-Members welcome (£1)
APRIL
Wednesday 15th April
The River around Shrewsbury: a trip down the Severn from Shelton to the Weir, looking at the bridges, buildings, boats ferries and floods, that have affected the river. A talk by David Trumper
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Non- Members welcome (£1)
Friday 24th April
Friends 40th Anniversary Party
40th Anniversary Party & Music Hall Evening
Sunday 26th April
Private View of an Exhibition Celebrating the History of the Coalbrookdale Ironworks and its significance using highlights from the Elton Collection and loan material - FE 09
In the Coalbrookdale Gallery at 2.30pm.
Non-members welcome (£1)
MAY
Wednesday 6th May
Archaeology of the Old Furnace, a talk by Paul Belford, Head of IGMT Archaeology and Monuments, meeting at the Old Furnace at 7pm, and then in the Glass Meeting Room. FE 09. Non –members welcome £1
Sunday 10th May
Visit to Wedgwood Museum - details to be confirmed
Wednesday 27th May
Blists Hill Progress
An update on the work carried out at Blists Hill in 2008 & 2009, given by Steve Miller, Chief Executive.
Meet at the Goods Shed, Blists Hill at 7pm.
Non-members welcome (£1)
JUNE
Wednesday 3rd June to Saturday 6th June
Fe 09 Conference - Coalbrookdale
Wednesday 24th June
AGM – elect and meet your Committee
In the Board Room, Coalbrookdale Offices 7.30pm.
JULY
Wednesday 8th July
Behind the Scenes at the new Blists Hill
A talk by Michael Vanns on the preparation and interpretation he undertook for the new exhibits at Blists Hill – Bricks et al.
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Non members welcome (£1)
Saturday 25th July
Coalbrookdale Festival and Old Furnace Opening –FE 09
Weekend of events including casting on site and the opening of a contemporary cast iron sculpture exhibition with displays of contemporary cast iron sculpture on the green and in Enginuity with input from UK and international artists. Grand opening of revised interpretation and display of the Old Furnace.
AUGUST
Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th August
Ironworks celebration at Blists Hill Victorian Town - FE 09
A ‘forge in’ organised by the British Artist Blacksmith Association. Up to 150 blacksmiths from home and abroad working in the Blists Hill ironworks.
Sunday 16th August
Family Fun Day, sponsored by The Friends of the Museums, at Blists Hill Victorian Town
A day with something for everyone, bring a picnic and a teddy for story telling at the teddy bears picnic, play Victorian games, join a team for a tug of war, complete our site trail and learn more about the Friends. Visit the Blacksmiths exhibition, watch the Kaleidoscope Theatre, visit the Victorian fairground or try on some Victorian costume and take a guided tour of the site.
Bring a picnic, and enjoy the day, a special event for Family members.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 23rd September
King George III: Revisionist view of his madness and his contributions to agriculture, the 'polite arts' and science, a talk by Professor Timothy Peters.
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30pm.
Non members welcome (£1)
OCTOBER
Wednesday 7th October
‘Telford Then and Now’ – a Friends 40th Anniversary Event.
A talk by Richard Bifield showing Telford in the 60s when the ‘Friends of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum’ was first formed.
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30 pm.
Non members welcome (£1)
Friday 23rd October
Friends Annual Dinner - 40th Anniversary Event
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 4th November
The Fords and Ferries of the Severn Gorge
A talk by Neil Clarke (local historian and former Chairman of the Friends)
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30 pm.
Joint meeting with the Broseley Historical Society.
DECEMBER
Wednesday 2nd December
The Blists Hill Ironworks – FE 09 – A talk by John Challen
In the Glass Meeting Room, (Museum Offices) Coalbrookdale at 7.30 pm.
Non members welcome (£1) |
