NORFOLK INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY
DIARY DATES
We now have a mix of in person and Zoom meetings. Zoom meetings avoid travelling in the dark winter months and allow us to enjoy speakers who may not have been able to travel to in person meetings. All members will be sent an email before the Zoom meeting with instructions on how to join. Zoom meetings start early and continue after the talk to allow members to discuss things of mutual interest.
Our in person talks are usually held at the Diamond Centre, Details at the bottom of this page. After the talk coffee/tea/biscuits are served.
Guests are welcome to join us for meetings, for a Zoom link please email putting NIAS24 Talk Invite into the subject line of the email to info@norfolkia.org.uk
11th July Social with fish and chips at The Wheel of Fortune, Alpington
Meeting from about 6pm, a chance to meet and talk with other members. Last year over 30 members and guests attended. This would be an ideal meeting for potential members to meet and get to know others.
A traditional village pub that welcomes us for a get together. A fish and chip van calls for those wishing to eat. A good choice of beers and other drinks. See map below
7thAugust (Wednesday) - Our traditional Summer trip. including start at 10am Forncett Steam Museum, Diss Museum and a guided walk round Diss.
A day out visiting the museum the subject of Aprils talk by Dr Rowan Francis, lunch stop in Diss, Diss Museum with its displays of local industry and then a guided walk round the market town. On the way home there will be a stop for those who wish for a meal.
We usually have a good day out with an informal meeting and chances to socialise with other members.
5th September , 7.30pm at the Diamond Centre
The Shipping Forecast Tony Diamond in the Quintin Room
3rd October , 7.30pm at the Diamond Centre
A talk to be confirmed, Jones Room
7th November, 7.30 on Zoom details will be sent to members
East Anglian Malthouses and Malt Kilns Amber Patrick
Author and architectural historian Amber Patrick will be talking about maltings from the 18th century to today. As well as historic buildings Amber will also look at the processes carried out inside these buildings.
5th December AGM and Social Jones Room
Sprowston Diamond Centre, School Lane, Norwich, NR7 8TR
The Diamond Centre is a former school operated by Sprowston Council and houses a number of community uses.
It can be accessed from the outer ring road, from School Lane which is between the Wroxham Road roundabout and the Sprowston Road roundabout. You have to turn left into School lane so a loop round the Sprowston Road roundabout may be required to get onto the North carriageway.
There is a large free carpark to the rear of the centre, off Neville Road. School Lane and Neville Road are marked in Green on the map. There is direct access frrom the carpark into the building.
Past meetings are listed elsewhere on this site.
As always the Chairman welcomes suggestions of speakers. If you know anyone or have heard a good relevant talk please let him know.
If you can give a talk of interest to our members please get in touch with our chairman. He would particularly like to hear of members who can make a presentation to the Society, be it for a full evening (an hour to a maximum of hour and a half) or just 10 minutes on a members night.
Reasonable expenses and agreed fees are paid to speakers (or nominated good cause). (Download notes for Speakers Here)
Note we are now also looking for speakers willing to give a presentation via Zoom
You can contact us using the details on the Contacts page.