Programme

 

 

Programme of Meetings - 2008

Members are requested to inform the contact for the event of their intention
to attend at LEAST SEVEN DAYS beforehand.
Events may be cancelled or changed at short notice - please give contact details of how to update you. 
 

Forthcoming SIAS Events
Malcolm Dawes

Saturday 20th June, 10.30 am. 
Crawley’s industrial buildings from 1817 to 1960.
  A trip around Crawley including visits to the 1817 Ifield Mill and the 1960s Manor Royal Industrial Estate.

The water wheel at the mill has been completely rebuilt and will be in action on the day. Experts will be on hand to explain the workings of the mill and there will be time to have a look around this impressive building.

Then we break for lunch. The Mill House pub is very close by or you can eat your sandwiches within the grounds of the mill.

After lunch we plan to go to Crawley Museum to look at some exhibits on the creation of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate; in its heyday the largest concentration of industry in Sussex. We hope to be able to see some rare photos and drawings that are not usually on view.

Our trip to the museum will be followed by a visit to the Industrial Estate to view the last remaining factory buildings with the now rare concrete barrel roofs.

Meet at Ifield Mill, Rusper Road, Crawley. Parking is available at the Mill. 
Advise  the Contact for the day who is Malcolm Dawes: 01273 561867. Booking not required, but advice of intention to join is advisable in case of change or cancellation of event.

Saturday 1st August, 10.30 am.
Industrial Littlehampton Day.
Guided walk around Littlehampton with Dr. Ian Friel, the leading expert in this field. We hope to include a visit to the last working boatyard. There is a break for lunch but you need to make your own arrangements – there are plenty of suitable eateries around or you can eat your sandwiches on the beach.

Meet at Littlehampton Railway Station.
Please notify Alan Green: 01243 784915 if you plan to attend. Be certain to advice of intention to join in case of change or cancellation of event.

Meetings of Other Groups

Please Always Check details and that event is going ahead Before Traveling  
In case of bad weather, travel, sickness or other problems.

Other Activities
Amberley Working Museum
have a full program of events during the season 
(March to October and Christmas Santa Weekends)

Weald and Downland Museum

These meetings are covered fully in the newsletter and other publications of the society, their appearance here is intended purely as a guide.
Please make your own checks before traveling.

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