Day School: Gas, Water & Sewage

The rapid growth and density of population in the West Midlands during the Victorian age led to many issues. Joe Holyoak will set the scene for this day by explaining how the ethos of Birmingham’s Civic Gospel resulted in a healthier city. Dr Justine Pick will give two presentations, the first will focus on the development of sanitation. In the afternoon she will look at the Elan Valley project which brought, and still brings, good drinking water to the area. Later, we will hear about the essential role of water pumping stations across the region and finally a representative from Apec will illustrate the recent architectural conservation and adaptation of Birmingham's Gas Retort House into a place of worship.

Registration on the day from 9.45 a.m., when tea/coffee will be available. Our lunchtime buffets always have vegetarian options but please notify if you have any other specific dietary needs.
Queries/bookings to Helene Pursey on 0121 449 5186 or [email protected]
Reduced rate of £25 for full time students & Young Victorians.

Host or Publisher The Victorian Society, Birmingham & West Midlands