Fascinating folk
November 2023
Science and engineering
Newcastle has connections to some important scientists and engineers.
Wolstanton resident Oliver Lodge was an eminent scientist. Noted for his involvement in the development of radio. In 1894 Lodge demonstrated a radio wave detector in his Royal Institution Lecture. He was knighted for his achievements
November focus Reginald Mitchell was the famed inventor of the Spitfire aeroplane.
Born near Kidsgrove, Mitchell studied engineering and mathematics at night school. At the time he was an apprentice at an engineering works. In 1927 he became Technical Director at Supermarine. There he developed the world-famous aeroplane.
Mitchell's Spitfire became a famous emblem of World War II.
What's on
Fascinating folk of Newcastle film: Reginald Mitchell
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 16 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special film by Ray Johnson about the life of Reginald Mitchell. More details to follow soon.
Book tickets
Fascinating folk of Newcastle talk: Oliver Lodge
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 30 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A talk about eminent scientist and Wolstanton resident Oliver Lodge by local historian Phil Rowley.