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Barnes Wallis - The Yorkshire Connection and Beyond
Monday 10th to Sunday 23rd June 2013
As part of the York Festival of Ideas the Merchant Adventurers' Hall will be hosting an Exhibition on Barnes Wallis, the man behind the Dam busters raid which happened 70 years ago this year.
From Airships to Swing-wings via the Wellington Bomber and the Dam busters raid. The link is Barnes Wallis. The exhibition covers some of his most significant inventions and will give some insight into what sort of man he was. The exhibition will look at his most famous invention the 'bouncing-bomb' as well as exploring his no less important but lesser known links to Yorkshire.
The Exhibition was created by the Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust who were founded in Howden, East Yorkshire. The Trust's main objectives are to widen public awareness of Sir Barnes Wallis and to continue his interest and commitment to fostering educational opportunities for young people.
The exhibition is included in the admission charge to the Hall. Please contact the Hall on 01904 654818 or e-mail enquiries@theyorkcompany.co.uk for more details.
Barnes Wallis: His life and work
Thursday 20th June 2013 - Exhibition 6.00pm, Talk 7.00pm
There was more to Barnes Wallis than the Bouncing Bomb, it can be argued that his most famous invention was not even his most significant wartime contribution. In this fascinating free talk by Peter Rix of the Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust, he will explore Barnes Wallis, his life and his reputation and why he was much more than just the man behind the Dambusters.
Peter Rix spent a lifetime working in the Electricity Supply Industry whilst kindling a love affair with aviation. On taking early retirement he completed a post graduate course in Heritage Management and latterly became Chairman of the Barnes Wallis Trust. He is now an active member of the Trust and remains a trustee.
Free admission. Part of the York Festival of Ideas. For tickets please click here.
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Yorkshire Medieval Festival
Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th August 2013
The Hall will once again be involved in the Yorkshire Medieval Festival. Watch this space for more details!