British Handguns from 1700 - 1850
Talk
Robert Anderton
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Event date
Thursday 3 November 2022, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Location
In-person only
Room P/L/001, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Room P/L/001, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Audience
Open to alumni, staff, students, the public
Admission
Free admission, booking not required
Event details
York Society of Engineers Lecture
One of the main inflences on the history of our nation is the wars that shaped our present day. Weapons and their use were an important part of warfare.
Bob will start with a reminder that gunpowder was invented by the Chinese, brought to Europe by merchants and spread across Europe.
Guns started to be made in Britain in the 16th century, but really became an important industry in the 18th century.
Bob will talk about the gun makers, who used them, and where and how they were used.
Bob’s collection covers military and civilian pieces and members of the audience will have the opportunity to handle the guns at the end of the talk.
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