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Indoor events are generally free to BIAS members.

Events are at Keynsham in the Masonic Hall unless otherwise stated. Visitors are very welcome and are invited to make a donation of £4. Outdoor events are individually priced.

There is level disabled access to the room we use. And free car parking.

Covid-19 is still a threat. Please check before attending that you are Covid free.

The address of the Masonic Hall is 99 Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1SR.

keynshammasonichall.co.uk

By Car: From Bristol or Bath, take the Keynsham exit from the Broadmead roundabout on the Keynsham bypass. The Masonic Hall is only a few yards from the roundabout on the right.
By Bus: The X39 and A4 services link Keynsham to Bath and Bristol.
By Rail: It is quite a long walk, but there are direct regular services from Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads and Bath.

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Angus Buchanan Memorial Lecture on LTC Rolt and Railways

15 November ; 10:30 am 12:30 pm

An illustrated talk by our very own Dr Victoria Owens at the Brunel Institute.

Programme

10:30 –  Arrival

11:00 – 12:00 Dr Owens’ talk on LTC Rolt and the Railways

12:00 – 12:20 questions

There are nearby cafes for your lunch, and you could follow up the talk by an afternoon visit to the Steam Ship Great Britain.

Parking and travel options and details including the Clean Air Zone checker can be found at https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/your-visit/how-to-find-us/

Parking is available at the Maritime Heritage Centre car park next to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Visitors pay a discounted rate of £5.60 to stay up to five hours (no reductions for people attending events). Simply park in any space and head to the ticket desks to make payment.

£10 For non members. BIAS members attend free of charge. Why not join BIAS at this event?

Brunel Institute, SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY.