Sheffield 1916: Steel, Steam & Power

Kelham Island, Power Island Bank Holiday Monday 30 May | 10am - 4pm Normal admission applies | Kids go FREE! Join us for the official public launch event of our exciting new Heritage Lottery funded project 'Sheffield 1916 - Steel, Steam and Power'. Inspired by the mighty River Don Engine, new displays and exhibitions reveal the major role Sheffield played in shipbuilding and the lead up to the Battle of Jutland. Find out the fascinating story of steam power in the Power House. Experience the roar of the new boiler as it fires up to steam the 12,000hp River Don Engine, the most powerful working steam engine in Europe, every hour! Sea Shanties with Monkey’s Fist - Live Folk Band, Solana - Living History stories and songs from the era in the Millowners Arms - Museum Tours - Join our Kelham Creators in the Power Lab for interactive family activities and more! River Don Engine and the Battle of Jutland On 31 May 1916, the largest naval battle of the First World War took place of the coast of Jutland in Denmark where over 6000 British sailors lost their lives. The River Don Engine is a mighty steam engine built to roll armour plate for the Dreadnought warships that fought at the Battle of Jutland. The newly displayed River Don Engine room opens up the workings of the old boiler to reveal the secret life of the engine, from the story of armour plate to its place in the 20th century story of Britain, linking two world wars, nuclear power and the oil industry. Stories of the River Don Engine "As a boy it captured my imagination. When it runs it seeps into your soul, it shaped my future as an engineer". Do you have a story about the River Don Engine that you'd like to share? We're looking for input from people who know the engine to inform our new exhibition. Please contact Maria Flude, Community Participation Offiicer on 0114 221 0827 or m.flude@simt.co.uk We are also looking for volunteers to work with us in the following areas - visitor services guides, events, community history and as STEM champions and Kelham Creators.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children (u16) FREE!

Website
http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/whats-on/sheffield-1916-steel-steam-power

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/yh000021?id=EVENT554866