The Work of a Cathedral Engineer

Lecture

About this event

We have all marvelled at the construction of our Cathedrals. Who designed them? How were they built? How stable are they and what problems are arising nowadays? Geoff will answer these questions and tell us a lot more!
Geoffrey Clifton is a consultant, conservation accredited, Structural Engineer and a specialist in historic buildings and cathedrals. He is the Engineer to Wells and Lincoln Cathedrals and a member of the Cathedral Fabric Commission for England and also a member of English Heritage’s Advisory Committee.
He is an excellent speaker and we are sure you will find his talk absorbing and interesting.

Programme

10:30am - Tea/Coffee
11.00am - Talk, followed by optional lunch

Cost

Free, with optional lunch £17

Additional information

We return to Shap Wells Hotel, a popular and most interesting venue for our meetings. It is located high up in the Shap Fells, Cumbria, near M6 Junction 39. Established many years ago as a Shooting Lodge it may not be known to many as it is at the end of a long access road off the A6 main road. The Hotel is well hidden and red squirrels are regularly seen in the Hotel grounds. Parking and disabled facilities are available.

A cup of tea/coffee will be available on arrival from 10.30 am and the talk will commence at 11.00 am. This will be followed by an optional 3-course lunch, costing £17.
All members, their partners and guests, are very welcome.

Registration information

Please send all applications on the attached flyer before 18th May to Ralph Hobson, 5 Old Hall Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7DG tel 01229 583762.