Chairman's Reports

As we draw closer to the end of another ‘BIAS year’ – the AGM papers are included in this bulletin – it is pleasing to… Read More »Mike Bone Feb 2015

I’m afraid that I must start another report on a sad note after the passing of Ken Andrews, the second vice chairman that we have… Read More »Mike Bone Nov 2014

This is my first report since our last AGM and I aim to continue to use this space to keep members informed of committee business… Read More »Mike Bone July 2014

In my last report before our AGM I am pleased to update you on the ‘big issues’ that committee identified as our main agenda items… Read More »Mike Bone March 2014

As mentioned in my last report, I intend to use this space to update BIAS members on committee business – in particular our efforts to… Read More »Mike Bone November 2013

My third term as BIAS Chair could not have had an unhappier start than hearing of the sudden passing of Geoff Sheppard, who I was… Read More »Mike Bone June 2013

The world of Industrial Museums in changing and against the background of cuts in funding from local, regional and national organisations, the independent museum sector… Read More »Stuart Burroughs March 2013

The question of ‘authenticity’ is a moot point in the field of restoration or conservation and in particular when restoring structure or machinery how, after… Read More »Stuart Burroughs November 2012

Restore Recycle Rebuild? In Bath much debate has surrounded the recent closure of the Victoria suspension bridge, a river crossing bridge of 1836 linking the… Read More »Stuart Burroughs August 2012

Much publicity has been given in the national press in recent months to the Government’s intention to “reform the planning system in England to make… Read More »Geoff Sheppard March 2012

For all those with an interest in the history of Bristol as a working city the plans for the future of Bristol Industrial Museum will… Read More »Stuart Burroughs 2006