Description
In this heritage talk, you will explore how Britain’s textile industry is being reinvented for the 21st century. Using photographs taken over the past 120 years, Tim Smith will show how the innovative spirit that once powered the textile industry remains alive and well. Wool and cotton fuelled the first industrial revolution and, today, a vast array of fibres is driving a new revolution. Discover how traditional technologies are used in surprising ways to develop pioneering materials, from biomedical textiles used in the human body to aerospace vehicles exploring our solar system.
Reflection Session
After the talk, join us for an optional reminiscence session on Bradford’s industrial history, which offers the opportunity to share and celebrate your personal memories related to Bradford’s storied past. Whether it’s tales from your own experiences or stories passed down through generations, your contributions enrich our collective history.
About the Speaker
Tim Smith
Tim Smith is a freelance photographer who combines editorial and commercial work with long term exhibition, publishing and mixed media projects. Bradford and its diverse communities have provided the collaborative spark for exhibitions toured to over twenty countries worldwide, and work showcased in twelve books. Many explore the links between Britain and people and places overseas.
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