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Historical Metallurgy Society Annual Conference
Not so much Gold, Silver, Bronze - more Copper, Zinc and Brass
SS Great Britain, Bristol, England
6th -7th October 2012
The Historical Metallurgy Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this
year with a series of conferences. In this Olympic year the Historical
Metallurgy Society would like to invite you to join us for a one day
conference on the real stories behind non-ferrous metals - not just gold,
silver, and bronze, but copper, zinc, brass and others.
This conference offers an opportunity to explore themes relating to the
history and archaeology of all non-ferrous metals. With the SS Great Britain
as a backdrop there will be a broad theme of communication; communication of
ideas, metals as communication tools and the role of non-ferrous metallurgy
in the slave trade.
The conference on the 6th of October will be hosted in the stunning
Victorian surrounds of the SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean
liner. Registration for the conference will include access to the ship,
refreshments, a light lunch and afternoon tea. The Bristol area is rich with
non-ferrous archaeological sites, and on Sunday 7th October there will be an
opportunity to explore Roman lead workings and post-medieval copper works
with expert guides.
HMS members £45
Non-members £55
Student HMS members £35
The booking form is available on the Historical Metallurgy website
http://hist-met.org/conf2012.html . For more information or contact Eleanor
Blakelock at [log in to unmask]
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