Speaker: Jon Willis
Monday 24th June 2024 – 7:30pm
(Doors open from 7:00pm)
The Kennet & Avon canal opened in 1812 to provide goods to the growing cities of London, Reading, Bath and Bristol. John Rennie and William Jessop were two of the famous canal engineers closely involved. A major challenge was how to provide water to the summit of the canal at Crofton. Amazingly, the solution of a steam operated beam engine pump can still do the same job today.
Jon is an engineer who spent a large part of his career planning and developing railways to support the redevelopment of London Docklands. He lives in Bucklebury, retiring a few years ago as Head of Planning of the Crossrail/Elizabeth line. He has been a volunteer at Crofton for 20 years and is a past Chairman of the organisation.
Bradfield Cricket Club Pavilion,
Heath Road, Bradfield Southend, RG7 6HH
(Car Parking Available)
There is no entry fee, but a donation of £4 per person towards expenses would be appreciated. No advance booking required.
Organised by Professor Martin Parsons, Dorcas Ward, Bob Lyon, Chris Curry, Barnaby Bucknall and Gordon Patterson. For further information, contact Gordon on 07764 476361 or gnpatterson@btconnect.com
