Wednesday 9 July at 4pm – 🎙️This talk will be recorded.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was possibly the greatest engineer the world has ever known. We consider what drove him to try to be the best in his field – and some of the ways in which he changed the face of Britain.
Margaret is a part-time adult education lecturer, having taught in further, higher and adult education for many years. She also gives talks to various different organisations, her degree subjects and specialisms being History and English Literature, (mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries). Margaret also broadcasts a book review slot and a local history slot on community radio, and has contributed to newsletters, magazines and journals of both the Bronte Society and the Jane Austen Centre.
Margaret is always happy to answer questions after the talk, which aims to be informative, entertaining and with a touch of humour.
This online talk is for Members of the National Women’s Register. This talk will be recorded.