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SUMMARY:Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We have booked the Farringdon Room at St.Bride Foundation for our popular Spring Meeting. Please note this is a Tuesday not our usual Wednesday. \nHolding the meeting on a weekday seems to work well for members and helps with cheaper train fares.  We plan to start at 11am with coffee and finish at 5pm with a complimentary glass of wine\, there is a break for lunch when delegates can visit the local hostelries or bring their own sandwiches.  Our contributors are: \nPeter Bower: Hercule Florence (1804-1879) – Unsung pioneer of photographic printing on paper\nPenny Jenkins: Repair of a Print and Identifying a possible Rembrandt (provisional title)\nChristopher Harvey: Conservation at the College of Arms – the craft of making & repair\nEllie Burkett: Paper as Canvas\, Cloth and Thread – A textile artist’s involvement in the  Japanese paper techniques of NE Japan\nKate Farley: Block\, Rotate\, Repeat – Other ways of printing designs on  wallpaper & fabric\nAlexander Romanov-Hughes: John Hutchinson – Australian Papermaker \nFull details and printable form.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/spring-meeting-3/
LOCATION:St Bride Foundation\, 14 Bride Lane\, Fleet Street\, London\, EC4Y 8EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T170000
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SUMMARY:36th Annual Conference Exeter
DESCRIPTION:After eleven years we are returning to Exeter and we will be staying at the Mercure Rougemont Hotel situated in the heart of the city.  We will visit Devon Valley Mill and plan to visit Exeter Cathedral (founded c.1050) and Museum. \nWe have presentations from: \nPeter Bower: Subject TBA \nPhil Crockett: “The building of Devon Valley PM5 and what we found there” \nGeoffrey Day:  “Templates in the mid eighteenth-century silk mosaic patchwork” \nMike Malley: “Trudging through the snow”- child labour at Potter’s Wallpaper Works \nAlison Muir: “The early machine mills of Cork and James Bartholomew O’Sullivan’s association with the Fourdrinier brothers” \nMiquel Gutiérrez-Poch: “The papermaking engineers training and networks of technological transfer.  The case of the Ecole Française de Papeterie (1907-1939) \nWe have room for further papers and would be pleased to hear from members. \nConference Rates \nTo include Registration\, 2 Receptions\, 2 Dinners\, Accommodation\, Breakfasts and Visits \nSingle £415 \nDouble/twin  £590 \nThose not requiring accommodation \nSunday Morning registration   £90 \nThree-day registration (inclusive of Dinners) £200 \nPrintable registration form and payment details.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/annual-conference/
LOCATION:Mercure Rougemont Hotel\, Queen Street\, Exeter\, EX4 3SP
CATEGORIES:BAPH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
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SUMMARY:Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Once again we have booked the Farringdon Room at St.Bride Foundation for our popular Spring Meeting. Please note this is a Tuesday not our usual Wednesday.\n\nWhen the late Alan Crocker was Chairman\, he started the Spring Meeting as an opportunity for members to present topics related to paper in some way\, however tenuous\, that might be of interest to the rest of the membership. \nHolding the meeting on a weekday seems to work well for members and helps with cheaper train fares. We plan to start at 11am with coffee and finish at 5pm with a complimentary glass of wine\, there is a break for lunch when delegates can visit the local hostelries or bring their own sandwiches. \nOur contributors are: \nPeter Bower:  “A Paper miscellany: Poison & Paper\, Paper Boats\, Paper Mills and other things” \nSue Paul:  “Paper\, People\, Progress & Power: an investigation into the migration of paper workers: 1785-1921”\nIan Christie-Miller:  “Anne Boleyn and the Armillary Sphere”\nStephen Allen – discussion:  “Vexed Question of Paper Grain in Printed Books”\nAlison Muir:  “Paper Manufacture in the North of Ireland” \nAlexander Romanov-Hughes:  “The Portrait of Thomas Bonsor Crompton.” \nNeil Robertson:  “ShiQiao Papermaking Village\, 2024.”  \nThere is an administration charge for the day of £20 to members of BAPH and conservators and members of WHS\, £27 to non-members and BAPH joint members.  The wine is included. To avoid collecting money on the day would you please send your cheque\, payable to BAPH\, before the meeting to:\nRod Morley\, 5 Dark Hill\, Faversham\, Kent.  ME13 7SP \nOr you can pay by Direct Transfer into the BAPH bank account using the following: Sort Code: 20 39 53 Account No.: 80216127 (BAPH – Barclays\, Leicester) \nOr pay by  credit/debit card or PayPal here.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/spring-meeting-2/
LOCATION:St Bride Foundation\, 14 Bride Lane\, Fleet Street\, London\, EC4Y 8EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20250122T115050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T115050Z
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SUMMARY:The Life of Wallpapers: The Huard Collection at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Wallpaper History Society is pleased to invite wallpaper and design enthusiasts to an online talk ‘The Life of Wallpapers: The Huard Collection at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’ by Emily Banas\, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. \nEmily will share unique insights into the intricate world of French 18th and 19th century wallpaper during this era\, the peak of French wallpaper manufacturing. Learn about the history of design and the use of these wallpapers\, as well as the couple that assembled the collection featured in RISD’s current exhibition\, The Art of French Wallpaper Design. \nVirtual Event – book your ticket via the website link below.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-life-of-wallpapers-the-huard-collection-at-the-rhode-island-school-of-design-museum/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T090715Z
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SUMMARY:The Local Heritage Fire Service - Peter Hailes & Paul Sturman
DESCRIPTION:Factual and anecdotal presentation by two former paper mill firemen and members of the Frogmore Paper Mill Heritage Fire Brigade.  Peter Hailes and Paul Sturman have a knowledge not just of fire\, but of the history of the area which will astound you. Paul is a fourth generation fireman once based at Home Park paper mill\, which stood opposite Kings Langley Station. \nThe ticket price includes a fish and chip supper. Tea and coffee will be served. \nThe Tudor Room has one flight of stairs and no lift up to it\, in this Heritage Building.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-local-heritage-fire-service-peter-hailes-paul-sturman/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240612T075325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T075325Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Lambeth Palace Library
DESCRIPTION:We shall visit the Conservation Studio\, the Reading Room and their 8th floor terrace with magnificent views over London. They will also be\nlooking out some choice material for us to see. \nLambeth Palace has a lovely large garden and next door is The Garden Museum housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth and\noperated by the Tradescant Trust. There is plenty to see. \nMore details and a booking form will be emailed round nearer the time.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/visit-to-lambeth-palace-library/
LOCATION:Lambeth Palace Library\, 15 Lambeth Palace Library Road\, London\, SE1 7JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T090111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T090111Z
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SUMMARY:The Arrival of the Railways in West Hertfordshire - Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:Find out how the railways transformed the local area.  Presented by Michael Stanyon\, historian\, and the person responsible for the formation of the Apsley Paper Trail archive. \nAn informal and interesting talk with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.. \nTicket price includes a fish and chip supper. Teas and coffee will also be served. \nPlease note there is no lift to this first floor room.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-arrival-of-the-railways-in-west-hertfordshire-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240430T085616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T090851Z
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SUMMARY:35th Annual Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be holding our Annual Conference in the centre of Oxford at New College\, founded 1379 and with magnificent buildings and gardens.\nWe recommend early booking to attend this year’s conference.\nWe are planning visits that will include the Oxford University Press and the Bodleian Libraries\, with Marinita Stiglitz Head of Paper Conservation who has been looking at various Japanese papers in the collections\, and we have lectures late afternoon on Saturday and on Sunday morning. \nWe are looking forward to papers from: \nPeter Bower: More paintings and drawings from his “Picturing the World of  Paper” project. \nMiquel Gutiérrez-Poch: “La Papelera Española”: the birth of a big Spanish papermaking firm (1902-1936). \nLen Rosenband: “The concept of Craft c1300-1800” based in part on the papermaking industry. \nSu Blackwell will speak on her work as a paper artist. \nMartyn Ould: “Paper for the Press”: sourcing and using paper at Oxford University Press in the years 1670-1780. \nAndrew Honey: “I have rejoiced more than once that I bought my writing paper in the Country”. Jane Austin’s use of paper. \nConference Rates\nTo include Registration\, 2 Receptions\, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners\, Accommodation\,Breakfasts and Visits.\nSingle £410\nDouble/twin £680 \nThose finding their own accommodation:\nSunday Morning registration (inclusive of lunch) £90\nThree-day registration (inclusive of meals) £200 \nPlease let us know of any dietary or access requirements. \nPrintable details and form to post with payment. \nPay online by bank transfer or Paypal
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/35th-annual-conference-2024/
LOCATION:New College\, Oxford\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T085548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T085548Z
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SUMMARY:The Basildon Bond Story - Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:The story of this famous brand is more interesting than you would expect. Historian Michael Stanyon delivers this informal presentation with lots of opportunity to ask questions. \nTicket  price includes a fish and chip supper. Tea and coffee will also be served. \nPlease be aware there is a single flight of stairs and no lift to the Tudor Room.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-basildon-bond-story-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T101042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T185354Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Paper Cloth / Textiles - Kazuko Sato
DESCRIPTION:Talk and demonstration including afternoon tea\, hosted by Textile Society\, The Clore Learning Space\, Garden Museum SE1 7LB. \nDownload information leaflet.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/japanese-paper-cloth-textiles-kazuko-sato-2/
LOCATION:The Garden Museum\, Lambeth Palace Road\, London\, SE1 7LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T100312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T122428Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Paper Cloth / Textiles - Kazuko Sato
DESCRIPTION:Lecture hosted by the Endangered Material Knowledge Project (EMKP) at the Stevenson Lecture Theatre\, British Museum\, London WC1B 3DG. Booking opening soon. \nDownload information leaflet.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/japanese-paper-cloth-textiles-kazuko-sato/
LOCATION:British Museum\, Great Russell Street\, London\, WC1B 3DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240422T124008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T185216Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Paper Cloth / Textiles - Kazuko Sato
DESCRIPTION:Welcome event at Bow Arts Studio\, Old Manor Park Library\, London E12 5JY.  \nDownload information leaflet.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/japanese-paper-cloth-textiles-kazuko-sato-3/
LOCATION:Bow Arts Studio\, Old Manor Park Library\, London\, E12 5JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T084940Z
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SUMMARY:Riot and Insurrection in Hertfordshire - Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:A surprising tale of rebellion in Hertfordshire\, delivered by historian\, Michael Stanyon. Mike’s talks are informative and informal with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. \nThere will be a break for a fish and chip supper. Tea and coffee will also be served. \nDo be aware that there is one flight of stairs and no lift\, to the Tudor Room.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/riot-and-insurrection-in-hertfordshire-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240309T083914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T083914Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion Goes to War - Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:An informal presentation by Michael Stanyon\, local historian\, specialist in paper heritage and creator of the Apsley Paper Trail archive. This presentation\, based upon the book of the same title\, expands on this information with some new revelations. Starting with Napoleon and taking the story through to wartime. \nThe ticket price includes a fish and chip supper\, plus tea and coffee. \nPlease be aware that there is a single flight of stairs and no lift to the Tudor Room.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-lion-goes-to-war-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240223T144953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T144953Z
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SUMMARY:Wallpaper History Society
DESCRIPTION:We still have a few places left for our visit to the studio and showroom of Marthe Armitage\, now managed by her daughter\, Jo Broadhurst. Members of the BAPH are welcome to join this special event. \nMarthe Armitage is a renowned British wallpaper designer whose work is characterised by unique hand-drawn designs that are hand printed from lino blocks. Her daughter Jo Broadhurst now runs the studio where they design textiles as well as wallpapers. \nTickets for WHS and BAPH members are £24\, available via the Eventbrite link below. \nJo will tell the story of the development of the business\, and there will be a Q&A with Marthe. Jo will also have the press working for a hands-on look at how the wallpapers are made. \nItems will be available for purchase. \nFor more information on Marthe Armitage\, please see www.marthearmitage.co.uk
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/wallpaper-history-society/
LOCATION:Brentford Studio\, Unit 2 Carrick Square 5 Commerce Road\, Brentford\, TW8 8LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20240201T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T143902Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We have booked the Farringdon Room at St.Bride Foundation for our popular Spring Meeting. When the late Alan Crocker was Chairman he started the Spring Meeting as an opportunity for members to present topics that might be of interest to the rest of the membership. These topics can be short or long talks\, videos\, demonstrations or anything that is linked in some way\, however tenuous\, to paper. \n\n\n\nHolding the meeting on a Wednesday seems to work well for members and helps with cheaper train fares. We plan to start at 11am with coffee and finish at 5pm with a complimentary glass of wine\, there is a break for lunch when delegates can visit the local hostelries or bring their own sandwiches. \nConfirmed programme. \n\n\n\n11.00 am      Assemble – Coffee & biscuits11.30.am      Welcome – Daven Chamberlain11.40 am      Peter Bower – “Balloons\, Papermaking\, Riots and Revolution” Papermaking and the early exploration of manned flight.12.05 pm      Ellie Burkett – “Conversations about Shifu\, woven paper cloth” Endangered material knowledge.12.45 pm      Ian Christie-Miller – “Infra-red Light Sheets” \n1.00 pm      Lunch – please make your own arrangements.2.15 pm      Mark Cropper and Colin Cohen – “The Paper Foundation Collection and TH Saunders’ Illustrations of British Paper Manufacture\, 1885″3.10 pm     Nicola Walker – “Mount Stewart’s Felted Paper Bed-hangings”. The conservation of a rare survivor.”3.50 pm     Mike Stanyon\, Rowena Haigh and Sue Woolnough – “John Dickinson & Co.\, the General Strike and a Masonic Group.”4.20pm      Closing Remarks – Daven ChamberlainTalks will be followed by wine and nibbles at about 4.30pm. \nClick on the ‘website’ link below for payment and venue details.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/spring-meeting/
LOCATION:St Bride Foundation\, 14 Bride Lane\, Fleet Street\, London\, EC4Y 8EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T213000
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SUMMARY:Researching ‘The Paper Mill Girl’ – Glenda Young
DESCRIPTION:Glenda Young has kindly offered to join our talks programme\, with a presentation about writing her paper mill based story and how she researched it. The Apsley Paper Trail archive was one of her sources of information and if you have read the book\, you will see we get a mention. Do come and meet Glenda\, she is lovely! Copies of ‘The Paper Mill Girl’ will be available with all proceeds to our fundraiser for post- fire recovery.  Glenda will happily sign copies for you on the night. \nBestselling author of many historical sagas and the ‘Cosy Crime Mysteries\, Glenda is also runs the Coronation Street Blog. She is a proud member of the Crime Writers’ Association\, the Society of Authors and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Her novel\, ‘The Paper Mill Girl’ is based around the life of seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works with her younger sister\, Bea\, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Set in the north of England\, Glenda visited Frogmore to get the feel of a working mill and undertook research within our archive. \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/researching-the-paper-mill-girl-glenda-young/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Paper – Derek Pullen
DESCRIPTION:For this presentation\, Derek is looking at the enormous impact the invention of paper has had over two thousand year. Paper has impacted upon culture across the world since its development in China\, usually recognised as AD105. \nDerek Pullen is a regular speaker on paper and other topics. A former Kodak employee\, Derek is a former Apsley Paper Trail trustee and one of our regular tour guides\, familiar to visitors to Frogmore Paper Mill. Derek delivers talks on our behalf to groups and societies within driving distance. \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-impact-of-paper-derek-pullen/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230423T201343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T203102Z
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Evans Family – Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:For this presentation Mike looks at the four people who led the worlds of archaeology\, culture and industry\, who lived at Nash Mills. Sir John Evans\, Sir Arthur Evans\, Lewis Evans and Dame Joan Evans. \nA talk by the authority on paper mills in The Gade Valley\, the creator of the Apsley Paper Trail Archive and brilliant speaker\, Michael Stanyon. Since handing over the reins of the archive to our Collections Officer\, Mike spends his time researching\, speaking and writing works about the heritage of the area. He is an associate of The British Association of Paper Historians and has contributed to many publications\, as well as authoring his own books. If anyone knows the history of the Gade Valley\, Mike does! \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/the-amazing-evans-family-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230703T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T210220Z
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our Annual Conference at The Albrighton Mercure Hotel set in 15 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Shrewsbury in the beautiful County of Shropshire.\nWe are planning a visit and tour of The Shrewsbury Flax Mill and of Minsterley Church to see the Paper Bridal Garlands. We shall have lectures late afternoon on Saturday and on Sunday morning.\nWe welcome an international line-up of speakers with papers from: \nPeter Bower: “Things aren’t necessarily what they seem” – Mis-attributed works of art on paper. \nJasdip Singh Dhillon: “Changes beyond the surface” – The relationship between paper-making and human change in the Indus River basin region from 1000-1947. \nRosie Morris: “The Paper Bridal Garlands at Holy Trinity Church\, Minsterley”\nMiquel Gutiérrez-Poch: “Bryan Donkin: papermaking machines and markets (1804-1900)” \nSilvia Pugliese: “Research into papers and watermarks in the Toscolano area of Veneto” \nConference Rates\nTo include Registration\, 2 Receptions\, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners\, Accommodation\,\nBreakfasts and Visits\nSingle £380\nDouble/twin £580 \nThose finding their own accommodation:\nSunday Morning registration (inclusive of lunch) £90\nThree-day registration (inclusive of meals) £200 \nPlease let us know of any dietary or access requirements. \nPrintable form for payment by cheque or bank transfer. \nPay online by credit/debit card
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/34th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Mercure Albrighton Hall\, Ellesmere Rd\, Albrighton\, Shrewsbury\, SY4 3AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAPH Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230423T200931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T084459Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Decade: 1800-1810 – Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:Michael gives us insights into the developments made during this decade when many of the foundations for modern industry were developed through papermaking. \nA talk by the authority on paper mills in The Gade Valley\, the creator of the Apsley Paper Trail Archive and brilliant speaker\, Michael Stanyon. since handing over the reins of the archive to our Collections Officer\, Mike spends his time researching\, speaking and writng works about the heritage of the area. He is an associate of The British Association of Paper Historians and has contributed to many publications\, as well as authoring his own books. If anyone knows the history of the Gade Valley\, Mike does! \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/revolutionary-decade-1800-1810-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230423T191816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T084448Z
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SUMMARY:Susanna Whatman: Georgian Housekeeping – Adam Smith
DESCRIPTION:Adam has kindly agreed to present one of his entertaining talks which will give insight into Georgian life. Susanna Whatman\, (1752-1814)\, was the wife of a successful papermaker in Kent who wanted to ensure her servants looked after house correctly and wrote a book of instructions for them. We will look at some of her practical suggestions such as dusting books with a goose’s wing. \nAdam Smith is a lecturer specialising in architectural history and the history of the English country house and estate. \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/susanna-whatman-georgian-housekeeping-adam-smith/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230423T171025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T190946Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Trail fundraising auction
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our fundraising art auction on Thursday 4th May\, 6-9pm\nBridewell Hall\, St Bride Foundation\, 14 Bride Lane\, Fleet Street\, London EC4Y 8EQ.\nThe auction will be accompanied by a performance by Simon Lamb\, poet and storyteller. Light refreshments will be available\, including artisan beer created by Pope’s Yard Brewery. Doors will open at 6pm with Simon Lamb\, the auction commences at 6.30pm. Please help us to assess catering requirements by booking a free ticket via our website ticket button\, https://frogmore-paper-mill.arttickets.org.uk/ or search on ArtTickets. \nArtworks can be viewed on https://www.frogmorepapermill.org.uk/art-auction/\nArtists include: Mike Barfield\, Jane Barnett\, Steve Bell\, Akash Bhatt\, Su Blackwell\, Zoe Bradley\, Fiona Chivers\, Wilbur Dawbarn\, Nicola Dobrowolski\, Juliet Forrest\, Lisa and Peter Fretwell\, Martin Frost\, Julia Fullerton – Batten\, Josh Gluckstein\, Kate Hipkiss\, John Humphrey\, Judith Hurst\, Karen Iredale-Lucas\, Kate Kato\, Naomi Kendall\, Simon Lamb\, Graham Lester\, Moorcroft Pottery\, Chris Packham\, Paperboyo\, Jonathon Porritt\, Guy Portelli\, Chris Riddell\, Zoom Rockman\, Rachel Shaw-Ashton\, David Shrigley\, Jamie Sigler\, Andy Singleton\, Richard Smitheman\, Jim Stoten\, Sloan Tomlinson\, Michael Trew\, Mark Waters\, Rosie Wellesley\, David Wightman\, Gary Wing\, Hercule van Wolfwinkle\, Huaicun Zhang and more. \nThis list is not exhaustive. We are continuing to add artworks. All artwork may be viewed on our website which will be regularly updated as images are received\, so do check it out more than once! The auction webpage has an online form attached if you should wish to make a bid and cannot attend on 4th May. The highest bid by webform will hold if not out-bid at the live auction\, on 4th May. All bids are considered as commitment to purchase the specified piece. As much original artwork as possible will be on display at the St Bride Foundation from 3pm Friday 28th April. We very much hope you can join us. \nPlease share this invitation with everyone you know. This event is in aid of the restoration of Frogmore Paper Mill after the devastating fire of January 2022. Paper is vital to us all and Frogmore is where machine made paper was born in 1803!
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/paper-trail-fundraising-auction/
LOCATION:St Bride Foundation\, 14 Bride Lane\, Fleet Street\, London\, EC4Y 8EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T120043
CREATED:20230423T172855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T203508Z
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SUMMARY:Gade Valley Revolution - Michael Stanyon
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in the Gade Valley area\, maybe as a resident or as a former paper mill worker\, or even as someone interested in local history\, this is a talk for you.  If you thought Hemel Hempstead had no history\, or you knew everything about the local paper industry\, we guarantee you are wrong! \nMichael talks about the enormous contribution the local area made to the world. Learn about what happened locally. A talk by the authority on paper mills in The Gade Valley\, the creator of the Apsley Paper Trail Archive and brilliant speaker\, Michael Stanyon. Since handing over the reins of the archive to our Collections Officer\, Mike spends his time researching\, speaking and writing works about the heritage of the area. He is an associate of The British Association of Paper Historians and has contributed to many publications\, as well as authoring his own books. If anyone knows the history of the Gade Valley\, Mike does! \nYour ticket will cover the guest speaker and food. Each event will have its own food accompaniment\, please see website for details. We will also be serving free tea and coffee.
URL:https://baph.org.uk/event/gade-valley-revolution-michael-stanyon/
LOCATION:Apsley Paper Trail\, The Cottage\, Apsley Mill\, Fourdrinier Way\, Apsley\, Hemel Hempstead\, HP3 9RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Events
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