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Visit to Bristol University

During January, Harry visited the University of Bristol for discussion on steels, in particular the engineering and materials departments. The University also has a Rolls Royce University Technology Centre.

Harry travelled by train and was able to observe two stations designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The first at Paddington and the second in Bristol itself.


Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Paddington station - rivets abound because welding was not common in the old days. The station itself was opened in 1854, but construction started earlier.		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Close-up of rivets.
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Riveted archway at Paddington station		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Riveted curved-beams supporting the station roof
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The columns themselves are riveted
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
A knowledgeable, kind member of the station staff explained the history of the station and took Harry to the commemoration plaque put up during 1954, at the 100th anniversary of the station. 		Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Steel everywhere
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Arrival in Bristol. Harry used the number 8 bus and his free old-people's bus-pass to get to the University		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The scene from the bus window
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The Queen's Building, University of Bristol, the desitnation. I was not allowed to walk faster than 10 miles per hour.
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
After finishing the metallurgical tasks, Harry walked back to catch a bus		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Lovely architecture
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The School of Mathematics		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The School of Mathematics
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Stunning to look at, The School of Mathematics		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Walking towards Bristol Temple Mead station for the journey home
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
A statue celebrating Brunel		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
A real photograph of Brunel
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Passed Swindon Station on the way from Bristol to Paddington. More Bhadeshias in Swindon		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
The modern roof at Kings Cross station, no rivets at all, all-welded construction
Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
Do you prefer this, or the rivets carrying so much history and serving robustly for more than 100 years?		 Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
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Harry Bhadeshia, University of Bristol, Isambard Brunel, Paddington Railway Station, Bristol Temple Mead Railway station
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