Report on the ‘Boxford’ Visit – 1st November 2012

We were invited to visit the factory of ‘Boxford’ in Elland. Our host, Paul Barraclough who is Managing Director, welcomed the group and we were given a short presentation and video history of the company. From somewhat less than ideal conditions in a former mill that dated back to the mid-nineteenth century the company had moved to a brand new … Continue reading “Report on the ‘Boxford’ Visit – 1st November 2012”

The History of Bugatti Cars… (IMechE Lecture)

The Leeds Association of Engineers has links with other institutions and societies in the area and we are invited to attend certain lectures as their guests. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Automobile Yorkshire Section invited members of the Leeds Association of Engineers to an evening lecture entitled:- ‘The History of Bugatti Cars’  held on Tuesday 6th November 2012 at the … Continue reading “The History of Bugatti Cars… (IMechE Lecture)”

How they ‘Engineered’ the Olympics Spectacular…

How they made those magic moments: The secrets behind that jaw-dropping Olympic opening ceremony For many, it was the most stunning and captivating opening ceremony to any Olympic Games.  There was a lot of design and engineering work went on to create the show.  More than one billion people around the world watched Danny Boyle’s astonishing and fantastical journey through … Continue reading “How they ‘Engineered’ the Olympics Spectacular…”

Model LMS Dreadnought Loco by John Bentley…

Our Trustee and Treasurer John Bentley is a keen railway modeller with a fine collection of locomotives and rolling stock.  Here John tells us about his latest project, an LMS “Dreadnought” locomotive…. A model of an LMS “Dreadnought” Locomotive. The real ones were built in 1924 as a version of a Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway design of 1920.  The 1920 … Continue reading “Model LMS Dreadnought Loco by John Bentley…”

Bloodhound: The British Built Supersonic Car

Unleash the Bloodhound: Rocket that could propel a British car to 1,000mph to be ignited for first time……. The pencil-shaped car is 12ft long and weighs 992lb It is expected to generate the combined output of 95 Formula 1 cars The rocket that could help a British team smash the world land speed record is set to be ignited for the … Continue reading “Bloodhound: The British Built Supersonic Car”

Our New Online Look

You will notice that the website has taken on a new look. The previous publishing system was becoming expensive and difficult to maintain and so it was decided to transfer to this new system. It is called ‘WordPress’ and the building of the new website and transfer of data was effected by Kally Shergill, brother of your President, Jaswinder Shergill. … Continue reading “Our New Online Look”