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Fe09: Footprints of Industry Conference
3rd-7th June 2009, Coalbrookdale, United Kingdom
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT AND BOOKING INFORMATION
This conference commemorating the 300th anniversary of the first successful commercial use of coke to smelt iron, and will be taking place in the shadow of the very furnace that saw the birth of the industrial revolution.
This is an appropriate moment to consider the impact of the industrial revolution on the modern world. The last half century has seen a dramatic expansion of research into the processes of industrialisation, coupled with overwhelming public support for the conservation of its material remains. The wide range of disciplines involved: archaeology, history, metallurgy and conservation, have themselves developed in response to the challenges of understanding this often fragile heritage. Big themes and issues arise which have tremendous relevance to the world today: environmental change, social transformation, technological progress, leisure as industry and industry as leisure.
This conference provides an exciting opportunity for inter-disciplinary debate, discussion and analysis, in the context of a vibrant new programme of restoration and re-interpretation of the Coalbrookdale site by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum.
PROGRAMME
Wednesday 3rd June.
Introductory lecture: Michael Darby (Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust)
Coalbrookdale: 300 years of iron making and 50 years since the first Museum of Ironfounding
Wine reception.
Thursday 4th June.
Sessions 1 & 2. Looking at how, when, what and why industrialisation took place in north-western Europe from the middle ages, and the adoption of fossil fuel (and its consequences) in various industries during the post-medieval period.
Including papers by David Cranstone (Cranstone Consultants), Ronald A. Ross (Wilfred Laurier University), Gerhard Ermischer (Archäeologisches Spessart-Projekt), Mike Nevell (University of Manchester), Peter King (University of Wolverhampton). Keynote presentation by David Crossley (University of Sheffield).
Friday 5th June
Sessions 3, 4 and 5. Exploring the complex relationships between science, technology, and society, and the global connections made and changes wrought by industrialisation and the capitalist system.
Including papers by David Dungworth (English Heritage), Ian West (University of Leicester), Charlotte Newman (University of York), Megan Brickley (University of Birmingham), Colin Axon (University of Oxford), Stuart Burroughs (Museum of Bath at Work), Phil Newman (English Heritage) and Stephen Hughes (RCAHMW). Keynote presentation by Marilyn Palmer (University of Leicester).
PARTY (optional)
Saturday 6th June
Sessions 6 and 7. Exploring the ways in which the industrial heritage is managed, and ways forward for understanding that heritage.
Including papers by Helen Gomersall (West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service), Roger White (University of Birmingham) Gemma Geldart (University of Bristol), Norbert Mendgen (HTW des Saarlandes) and Stuart B. Smith (TICCIH). Keynote presentation by Sir Neil Cossons.
DINNER (optional)
Sunday 7th June
Optional all-day excursions by coach, including lunch and guided tour plus entry to attractions.
Excursion 1. The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
Excursion 2. Birmingham and the Black Country.
Excursion 3. Industrial Shropshire - including a trip on the Severn Valley Railway.
CONFERENCE BOOKING
Download a booking form here:
http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/uploadedfiles/Fe09%20Booking%20Form.pdf
Book now for an 'early bird' discount, which applies to bookings paid for before 1st March 2009. All bookings must be received by 1st May 2009. The conference rates are as follows:
Full conference programme (including wine reception on Wednesday evening, coffee, tea and buffet lunches on Thursday-Saturday): £150 (early bird); £170 after 1st March.
The discounted rate of £150 is also available to members of the partner societies: the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology, the Association for Industrial Archaeology, the Historical Metallurgy Society and the Newcomen Society.
Discounted rates of £70 are available for bona fide students who wish to come for the full conference, and for anyone who is only able to stay for one day.
Ironbridge Archaeology Anniversary Party on Friday night: £15 (the party will have a hog roast, bar, live band and dancing).
Coalbrookdale Conference Dinner on the Saturday night: £42 (three course dinner with wine and entertainment).
Excursions: £30.00 - £45.00 each (includes lunch) depending on the trip.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at a range of hotels has been pre-booked, but you will need to make your reservation early to avoid disappointment. Please mention that you are attending the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Conference when making your booking to qualify for the discounted rates. We regret that we cannot handle hotel bookings ourselves.
A list of alternative accommodation is available upon request.
Valley Hotel - Ironbridge
01952 432 247 ([log in to unmask])
£87.00 per room per night double room (single occupancy) B&B
£97.00 per room per night double room B&B
International Hotel - Telford Town Centre*
01952 521 600
£70.00 per room per night double room (single occupancy) B&B
£80.00 per room per night double room B&B
Madeley Court Hotel - Madeley*
01952 680 068 (http://www.hotels-telford.com/)
£70.00 per room per night double room B&B
Coalbrookdale Inn B&B - Coalbrookdale (very limited availability)
01952 433953 (http://www.coalbrookdaleinn.co.uk/)
£70.00 per room per night double room B&B
£60.00 per room per night (single occupancy)
(*A shuttle bus will be provided from these hotels for evening events).
MAKING A CONTRIBUTION
There are still a few slots left both for major papers and smaller 'works in progress' reports. We particularly welcome proposals from the following groups:
* commercial/contracting/consulting archaeologists, at all levels of seniority
* junior academic researchers (masters or doctoral students)
* independent researchers, including local study groups and community archaeology programmes
* maritime, contemporary, historical and industrial archaeologists of all shapes and sizes
* non-archaeological disciplines, especially those examining similar issues in the contemporary world
* heritage management and conservation professionals
http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/uploadedfiles/Fe09%20Booking%20Form.pdf
Any further queries please contact
Paul Belford
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Coach Road
Coalbrookdale
Telford
TF8 7DQ
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