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Talk: Raleigh-ing to the Cause - the Bicycle in Wartime
This talk by Tony Hadland traces the use of the bicycle for military purposes, starting as early as 1817. The story takes us many places, including the USA, Europe and Vietnam, and spans more than 140 years. Along the way, we see how Raleigh became a massive maker of munitions in both world wars, bringing huge financial rewards to captains of industry and revolutionising the lives of the many women who worked as machinists on the shop floor. Tony Hadland is a local historian, co-author of MIT Pr
£5 per ticket
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS
Wed 12 Dec 2018
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