IET history

This page gives access to resources on the history of the IET, with an overview of its foundation and evolution plus lists of its officials, fellows and medallists as well as indexes to member obituaries.

History of the IET

An overview of the history of the Institution of Engineering and Technology from its foundation in 1871 to the present day.

History of The Savoy and Savoy Place

An interesting history of The Savoy from its medieval beginnings and how it has changed over the centuries to include Savoy Place, home of the IET in London.

IET Presidents

A list of Presidents of the IET which was formed in March 2006.

IEE Past Presidents

A list of Presidents of the IEE from 1872 to 2005. The IEE joined with the IIE in March 2006 to become the IET.The IET Archives holds the official organisational records including Minutes and photographs of Past Presidents.

IIE Past Presidents

Past Presidents of the IIE. The IIE joined with the IEE in March 2006 to form the IET.

IMfgE Past Presidents

A list of the Past Presidents of the IMfge (formerly the IProdE) from 1921 to 1991 when they merged with the IEE (now the IET).

IERE Past Presidents

Past Presidents of the IERE (Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers) which merged with the IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers), now the IET, in 1988.

Honorary Fellows

Honorary Fellows of the Institution including those of the IERE and the IMfgE, from 1873.

Faraday Medal Winners

A list of the previous recipients of The Faraday Medal, awarded by the Institution not more frequently than once a year for services rendered in the advancement of science, engineering and technology or for notable achievement in these fields.

Mountbatten Medal winners

A list of winners of the The Mountbatten Medal from 1992, named after The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, the first Chairman of the Council.

Index of member obituaries

The lists of member obituaries have been compiled and recorded by the IET Archives. They refer to a printed obituary that has been published in one of the IET's various journals.

Archives Biographies Index

An index of biographies of eminent 19th century electrical engineers. They can be found in two holdings: The Blue Book series (electricians' trade directory from 1883) and Secondary Files which are a collection of copies from published material held in the Archives.

Archives film collection

A list of films held by the IET Archives of lectures given by either Faraday Medalists or Honorary Fellows. The films are original 16mm reel films, U-matics, or VHS copies dating from 1918 to 1990.

Archives Portrait Collection

A list of portraits held at the IET Archives of Past Presidents and eminent scientists and engineers.

World War I Roll of Honour Index

An Index of names from the IET Archives' World War I Roll of Honour. Each name listed has a brief biography and some have accompanying portraits. Copies are available upon request. Please contact the Archives or refer to our Reprographic services for more details.