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Thursday 31 October, 6.30pm

Unearthing the engineer, the force behind modernarchitecture in BritainTwentieth Century SocietyThe contribution played by engineers to the development of modern

architecture in Britain is too little recognised. This series will redress thebalance. In the first, Declan OCarroll, current head of Arup Associates, willlook at the collaboration between architects and engineers and the strengthof multi-disciplinary working in one of Britains most exciting post-warpractices.Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk

Friday 1 November, 7.00pm

Voysey and his timesThe CFA Voysey SocietyA lecture by author Stuart Durant.Contact Dr Peter King, [email protected] or 01275 859028

Monday 4 November, 6.45pm

Recipe for ruin: the Transatlantic Trade and InvestmentPartnershipCaf DiploJohn Hilary, Executive Director of War on Want will outline the implicationsof the worlds largest trade liberalising agreement.Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk

Wednesday 6 November, 6.00pm

Long distance cycle touringSustransCyclists talk about planning, logistics and their adventures on journeyslasting from a couple of days to a few weeks.For more information go to www.sustrans.org.uk/events

Thursday 7 November, 6.30pm

Unearthing the engineer: Felix SamuelyTwentieth Century SocietyBiographer David Yeomans talks about the engineer behind the De La WarrPavilion, Peter Jones and the Skylon.Tel. 020 7250 3857


Innovation and Inuence: Whitefriars Glass1860s -1940 Charles Rennie Mackintosh SocietyLondon and South East EventsNigel Benson discusses British glass made from the late nineteenth century to

the post-war era. Further details: [email protected]

Saturday 9 November, 5.00pm

Veritys double Cinema Theatre AssociationAn illustrated talk on two Frank Verity designed cinemas: the Plaza, LowerRegent Street, and Carlton/Cineworld, Haymarket, London.To book email [email protected]


Project update seminar World Monument Fund UKRepresentatives of the sites selected for the 2014 World Monuments Watch Listwill explain the issues and visions for their buildings.Further details: Sarah Meaker, email: [email protected] or tel: 020 7251 8142

Tuesday 12 November, 7.00pm

Haggerston school DocomomoConservation Architect John Allan of Avanti on his work to conserve ErnoGoldfingers building. For more information go to www.docomomo-uk.co.uk,or tel: Philip Boyle 020 7253 6624


Art in the public realmUrban Design GroupUDG Patron Lindsey Whitelaw leads this event looking at the ways inwhich places can be enlivened and enriched by creative design artistry.Further details: email [email protected]


Unearthing the engineer: Antony HuntTwentieth Century SocietyEngineer Tony Hunt talks about his work with Richard Rogers and others,with an emphasis on engineering the steel-framed house, which hepioneered in this country.Details www.c20society.org.uk

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ContactThe Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL.

For further information on individual events, including any charges for

admission, please contact the organisers direct. This programme is also

published on our website, www.alanbaxter.co.uk

To enquire about booking the Gallery, contact Stephen Coley,Alan Baxter, 75 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EL.

tel020 7250 1555 [email protected]

The entrance to The Gallery is at the end of the courtyard at

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Fracking and its regulation - the facts Caf DiploMichael Hill, expert on energy resources, on the importance of regulatinghydraulic fracturing. Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk


Viking Cruises Ocean Liner Society Gallery 2Viking Cruisess Richard Goodwin talks about them entering the deep seamarket. For more details go to www.ocean-liner-society.com


The Iron Bridge, Jamaica ASCHBAndrew Smith talks about his work with Jamaica National Heritage Trust onthe repair of Thomas Wilsons 1801 Iron Bridge in Spanish Town, Jamaica.Further details: www.aschb.org.uk/meetings.htm


Unearthing the engineer: Wilem FrischmannTwentieth Century SocietyMark Whitby on Wilem Frischmann, the engineer for such office buildings asCentre Point Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk


The changes in planning policy London ForumExtending permitted development to conversion of offices and shops, to freeschools and house extensions can cause problems. The Forums communitygroups report on the effects. Tel. 020 7250 0606

Tuesday 26 November, 9.30am

Embracing a digital future for traditional buildings:practical applications for survey and managementCOTAC

This conference will look at how building data can be gathered andused in practical and cost-effective ways to care for historic buildings.

The day will feature practical case studies showing how organisationsare recording buildings and using building information to manageconservation. Booking essential. Programme and booking details: http://

cotac-traditionalbuildings-digitalfutures.eventbrite.co.uk


Walter Bor media awards London ForumPeter Murray, of the New London Architecture Centre, is chairing the

judges and will make awards to Forum members for publications and theuse of media. He will talk also about the work of the NLA.Enquiries tel. 020 7250 0606


Kevin Lynch memorial lecture Urban Design GroupKelvin Campbell outlines his vision for the future of towns and cities.Further details: email [email protected]

Thursday 28 November, 6.30pmUnearthing the engineer: Sir Owen WilliamsTwentieth Century SocietyElain Harwood on Sir Owen Williams, engineer at Wembley and the DailyExpress Building.Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk

Saturday 30 November, 10.00am

Sacred spaces in modern BritainTwentieth Century Society / Docomomo UKSymposium exploring a wide range of religious buildings and their architects.Speakers include Louise Campbell, Adrian Forty, Judi Loach, Niall McLaughlin,and Alan Powers. Book at www.c20society.org.uk

Monday 2 December, 6.45pmThe prospects for the Kurds Caf DiploDavid McDowall is a specialist in Middle Eastern politics and history. He will talkabout the long term story of the Kurds and possibilities for the present and thefuture. Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk

All programme details correct as of 27 October 2013

Wednesday 4 December, 6.30pm

Lecture Sign Design SocietyDetails to be announced.Further details: www.signdesignsociety.co.uk

Thursday 5 December, 6.30pm

Unearthing the engineer: Sir Ove ArupTwentieth Century SocietyPeter Jones on Sir Ove Arup, the leading force of twentieth-centuryengineering. Peter Jones is the author of the major biography of Arup.Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk

Friday 6 December, 7.00pm

The Lignon Housing Complex, GenevaDocomomo

This spectacular post-war megastructure has been awarded a Grand Prixon the EU Awards for Cultural Heritage. Franz Graf will present researchinto its energy efficiency and methodology for upgrading the curtain wall.For more information go to www.docomomo-uk.co.uk, ortel: Philip Boyle 020 7253 6624

Saturday 7 December, 11.00am

Visiting Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society London andSouth East EventsRoger Billcliffe will discuss his recent book Visiting Charles Rennie Mackintoshand also update the meeting on recent changes in Glasgow concerning CharlesRennie Mackintoshs buildings and legacy.Further details: [email protected]

Thursday 12 December, 6.30pm

Stonehenge whose culture?Icomos-UK

The imminent opening of the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre offers anopportunity to reflect on why this monument has become so important inour culture and history. Renowned archaeologist, writer, broadcaster andStonehenge expert Julian Richards considers these issues.

Further details: http://www.icomos-uk.org/about-us/events/

Tuesday 17 December, 7.00pm

Nigel Lingards annual reviewOcean Liner SocietyNigel Lingard has established himself as our most popular andeagerly anticipated speaker. His round up of the cruise industry year isauthoritative and witty.For more details go to www.ocean-liner-society.com, or tel. David Trevor-

Jones 020 7922 8861

Exhibitions

Monday 18 - Friday 29 November

Visible City

Jon SpencerPhotographer & designer, Jon Spencer, presents a selection of projectsexploring ideas around perception & memory in the city, from etherealbandstands to the very outline of london.Private view Tuesday 19 November.Contact: [email protected], 07967 079 150

Tuesday 10 - Friday 20 December

British vision 4

Clerkenwell Fine ArtClerkenwell Fine Art return to the Gallery with British vision 4, featuringBritish contemporary artists working in the visionary and pastoraltraditions.Private view Monday 9 December 6.00-8.30pm.Contact [email protected] or tel. 07811 368863

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