Open to all (Organised by the Historical Group)

Lounge Suit

Cost: £75 (Incl. VAT)

Mike’s talk will examine how the First World War, which changed the nature of warfare, drove new developments in the metallurgical industry with its insatiable appetite for munitions. In addition to technological changes, the military demand for materiel required the creation of a national war time economy which involved the whole country. 

Mike will explain how this first experience of ‘total warfare’ required the involvement of women in almost every facet of national activity which resulted in their subsequent recognition as an essential part of the social and political fabric of our nation and set them on the path of emancipation.

So please come and join us for what promises to be a far ranging talk about how the processes of metallurgical production, driven by military demands, led to the emancipation of women.  

The talk will be followed by a two course supper provided by Life’s Kitchen, with a Q&A at the end.

Free of charge for those who wish to attend the talk only.

Please contact us to reserve your spot - an invoice will be issued prior to the event