Free Talk : The History of the Gas Industry in Great Yarmouth
Find about the fascinating history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth, including the Grade II Listed gasholder currently being refurbished The talk will be delivered by industry expert Professor Russell Thomas and all attendees will receive a free printed copy of his booklet "A history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth.Russell Thomas has a keen interest in the gas industry. He has been working on former gasworks sites since 1997, a subject he has grown to find fascinating. Russell works as a Technical Director for the International Engineering Consultancy, WSP, advising on former industrial sites, with a special focus on former gasworks.He also manages research projects on behalf of clients and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Manchester and a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde.Russell is a Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers and the Chair of their History Panel.
Price
Free
Description
Find about the fascinating history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth, including the Grade II Listed gasholder currently being refurbished
The talk will be delivered by industry expert Professor Russell Thomas and all attendees will receive a free printed copy of his booklet "A history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth.Russell Thomas has a keen interest in the gas industry. He has been working on former gasworks sites since 1997, a subject he has grown to find fascinating.
Russell works as a Technical Director for the International Engineering Consultancy, WSP, advising on former industrial sites, with a special focus on former gasworks.He also manages research projects on behalf of clients and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Manchester and a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde.Russell is a Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers and the Chair of their History Panel.
Dates
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 • 11:00 - 12:30
Other Information
Please join us for free refreshments from 10.30am. The talk will start at 11am. Booking is essential
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Find out more about visiting the museum - including how to get here, opening times and accessibility
Blackfriars Road
Great Yarmouth
NR30 3BX
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