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Indices to the Manns-Kaufman (PHS) library which
is located at IOM3,
new article, 'Cast Phenolic Resin' written by Ian Holdsworth has been added to the virtual museum in the 'Materials Gallery - 4d' Ian Holdsworth has also provided a most interesting article, now in the foyer of the museum, entitled: Social attitudes towards the use of plastics in domestic product design, 1920 to 1960. More articles are always welcome for the museum THE PHS PRESENTS On Tuesday 10 June 2008 ASPECTS OF CONSERVATION Dr Brenda Keneghan, a committee member of the PHS, is a polymer scientist currently working in the conservation department of the Victoria & Albert Museum. She will give a presentation on aspects of conservation and an overview of up to date methods used at the museum. ************************ Venue : The IoMMM, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1 5DB. Time: 6.15pm preceded by refreshments from 5.30pmTo register please send your prrsonal details, with a cheque for £10, to the Hon. Treasurer, C arolyn Clark, 46 Chisenhale Road, London E3 5QZ (0208 981 3433)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHS VISITon Thursday 15 May 2008 BROOKLANDS MUSEUM The museum relates the history and development of British motorsport and aviation at Brooklands from 1907. A most interesting visit has been arranged to include a guided tour and the ‘Concorde Experience’. Look out for the many plastics components! Cost: £12 per member includes entry ticket and the guided tour. The Sunbeam Tearooms have a range of refreshments and sandwiches - or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens.Arrival : By 10.45am for 11am start – meet at Reception outside the Clubhouse (If you wish, arrive earlier for tea/coffee in the Tearooms) The PHS afternoon finishes around 4 pm; museum closes at 5pmAddress: Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN, Tel: 01932 857381Directions: By car - On the B374 south of Weybridge well signed from junctions 10 or 11 of the M25.By train: to Weybridge station (Waterloo-Woking line) - Take the 9.20 or 9.42 from Waterloo – the 9.50 may mean you miss the start. Bus: no. 436 runs every 20 minutes from the station. Please send personal details with remittance of £12 to the Hon. Treasurer, C arolyn Clark, 46 Chisenhale Road, London E3 5QZ (0208 981 3433)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE
CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ON BAEKELAND AND BAKELITE.
July 21st 2007 Audio CDs of the conference presentations, recorded live at
the event, are now available. One CD contains the first Roy Mansukhani
lecture by John Russell– “Baekeland & Bakelite” which
runs for 67 minutes, The Two video format DVDs, or MPEG-4 digital CDs, of the films shown, “To Shape Tomorrow – a Day in the Life of Mr Camberly Bagshot” and “”The Fourth Kingdom – The Birth of the Age of Plastics” are also available to purchase. For information on how to purchase these check out “publications” or by e-mail: mailto:hon.sec@plastiquarian.com Check out what "Plastics News" has to say about Leo Baekeland here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: -------------------------------------------- This website was first published by the Plastics Historical Society in February 2002. A new Home Page, with easier navigation to the main parts of the website, was introduced in February 2006 and updated in September 2007. Some additional features were also added. The Museum Galleries continue to be updated as new
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