Yorkshire historical canal transport and engineering: The “Tom Pudding” system
Talk
Rachel Walker and Steve Gardham (The Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society)
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Event date
Thursday 6 February 2020, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Location
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
The talk will cover the history of the Tom Pudding system, its preservation and connections with Royalty.
It will include hopefully some DVD footage of the tugs and a song or two about the life of a tug-man.
It will also include details of the Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society plans to save a historic tug for Goole and ensure the preservation and development of archives on the local waterways.
Tea and coffee from 7pm
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Venue details
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop