“Any Old Iron” – May 14th

‘Any Old Iron’: The History of the Butlin Family and their Furnaces in Wellingborough – A talk by Jon-Paul Carr

Talk Overview

An illustrated talk of the history of a Northamptonshire family and their pioneer involvement in the 19th and early 20th century iron ore manufacturing industry. Details will be explored about the family background, how they established their industrial empire, some of the individual’s family members involved, as well as an overview of the industrial sites and their development.

The Speaker

Jon is the owner of History Book Corner, historian, author, talks and tour organiser, historical researcher.

Talk Details

This talk starts at 2.00pm and will be approx. 45mins – 1 hour. If you choose a cream tea or afternoon tea this will be served after the talk. Lunch bookings will be at 12.30pm.

All tickets include parking for the duration of the event and ticket type. Members, of course, benefit from free parking all day.

Lunch menu must be pre-ordered when you book. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when you book your ticket.

PLEASE NOTE: Lunch and afternoon tea ticket sales close two days before the event.