IAMS - Institute for Archaeo-Metallurgical Studies

The Historical Metallurgy Society is hosting an open day at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum to view and interract with the unique Ronnie Tylecote photographic archive and slag collections.

Anyone interested in getting some hands on experience with handling and preservation of this collection if welcome to join this HMS event being held at Ironbridge Gorge, birthplace of the industrial revolution. Attendees will get to assist with the preservation of the important photographs as well as sort, identify, catologue, and store the Tylecote Slag Collections.

Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. For those requiring accommodation, the nearby Youth hostels can be found at www.ironbridge.org.uk for details.

For more information, please refer to the Open Day flyer and download the booking form to register. Further information can also be obtained from the HMS website, or by getting in touch with organisers Eddie Birch (Tel 01226 370331) and Louise Bacon.