Britain need not tremble by Brian Page
This talk concerns the activities of the Royal Observer Corps in the local area.
This talk concerns the activities of the Royal Observer Corps in the local area.
Beginning with a pioneering super-structure in 19c Ireland and Charles Parsons' sensational display of nautical speed in 1897, this presentation is a study of the men and women of a talented family. Gaining world-renown for his invention of steam-propelled turbine engine power brought his gifted family to the fore but which member of Charles' family […]
An update to members of the Tynedale branch on the information available on our website
The story of Dr John Byrom Bramwell of North Shields (1822-1882) and his large, fascinating, family. The story includes: a radical Methodist preacher, a Knight, a Dame, multiple doctors and engineers, the first pilot to land a Spitfire on the deck, people that fought in both World Wars and a conscientious objector. This is the […]