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Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association



The Sheffield Society of Engineers and Metallurgists was founded in 1894, later named the "Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association (SMEA)", a lively community of those involved with the development and technology of steels. It is, of course, based in Sheffield, the city where the industrial revolution was sparked by the creation and exploitation of the mass production of the material.

Each year, SMEA holds a celebrity lecture, on this occasion given on the 9th of July by Harry Bhadeshia. The presentation is available, a video will eventually be added to our channel.

Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
The evening event was held at Sheffield University's Edge Conference Centre.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Rather nice building with curvature and a variety of interesting design features.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
The theatre before the arrival of the audience.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
This is the lovely (Geoffrey) Greenwood family who came over especially for Harry's talk
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Attendees usually gather here before the event. A great place to meet. This is where Kathryn Jackson and Harry Bhadeshia initiated an idea for a book, witnessed by Andy Howe who promised to oversee the project.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Now the lecture-theatre occupied.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
There are many here who made huge contributions to the development of steel and associated processes.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Also, family members and those just embarking into their metallurgical careers.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
On the way back to the railway station, having stayed overnight in Sheffield. See the lovely steel bridge in the background.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Steel railings
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Really quite nice design.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
.... and curvature - wonder how the beam is fashioned into this shape?
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Green to walk across.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
The famous Sheffield Hallam University, where Brian Pickering was a Professor during its days as the Sheffield Hallam Polytechnic.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
It was founded in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design, originally catering for just 32 students. During the first World War, it was requisitioned to help some 64,555 wounded men.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Crossing over to the lovely Sheffield Railway Station.
Sheffield metallurgical and engineering association, SMEA, Harry Bhadeshia, 2024, steeling the show
Even the lamps look elegant. There are lovely water displays, to the right. I shall be travelling to Sheffield again later in July, so stand by for more pictures.




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