Extreme Voyagers
Jeremy Batch
Was the propeller invented in 1836 by an Englishman, in 1776 by an American, in 1490 by an Italian or in 240 BC by a Greek? How did a duck, a cockerel and a sheep come to be test pilots? When was Stratford’s rocket factory set-up? Plus: the story of the steam engine, the first submarine (1776), the first manned flight (1783), some “great ships” (from Brunel and others), a flying machine that was 800ft long, and a chance to revise some of your school physics .
Date: Tuesday 6 December 2016
Talks start: 20.00 (Bar open from 19.15)
Venue: Upper Thames Sailing Club, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5PT
Our December meeting ticket price is £5 which includes mulled wine and homemade mince pies
For those wishing to have an early evening meal beforehand, the Spade Oak PH (Tel: 01628 520090) is situated in Coldmoorholme Lane just before the turning into Upper Thames Way.
After parking, please be careful crossing the railway - it is used every day all through the year.