On my bookshelf | Isambard Kingdom Brunel, by LTC Rolt
A landmark biography of the great engineer that continues to inspire and influence
Industrial
Industrial revolution | Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield
Simon Brown finds a fresh presentation of empire and industry at this much-loved Yorkshire museum
Programme unveiled for festival to mark the birth of the modern railway
Four museum partners will play central role in nine-month S&DR200 celebration
Museum of… Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Burnley, Lancashire
Eleanor Mills discovers a museum that helps protect heritage weaving skills
National Slate Museum secures lottery funding
Heritage Fund awards £14.8m to eight industrial heritage projects
Mining a rich seam
Britain’s history is intrinsically linked to heavy industry. But how do you make it relevant and engaging to today’s audiences?
Industrial evolution | Museum of Making, Derby Silk Mill
This former factory builds on the area’s rich creative heritage. By Simon Stephens