Members visited the University of Birmingham, Soho House, Avery Historical Museum, Think Tank and the Museums Collections Centre. This proved to be a most interesting visit and was the Society's first to England's second city.
A review was published in the December issue of the Society's Bulletin. We include a few snippets below. If you have not been on a Society visit before, perhaps these images will inspire you to join us next time. A warm welcome is assured for all.
Our Chairman Ron Bristow explores the fascinating historic instrument stores at the Physics Department, University of Birmingham with David Riches.
Society visits often provide rare opportunities for privileged access of this type.
A wind gauge in the collections of the Physics Department, University of Birmingham. Society members were able to advise the
departmental staff of its precise function.
Society members enjoying a special guided tour of the Avery Historical Museum in the company of the curator. He is showing Allan Mills an instruction
booklet for the very machine in front of him.
The dial of an antique weighing machine in the collection of the Avery Historical Museum. The museum is located next to the site of
Matthew Boulton's famous Soho Foundry.