A Special Year for Airedale Springs
2015 marks another special year for Airedale Springs as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary. In recognition of the event we have redesigned our logo for the year. Our birthday is the 7th June however we intend to hold numerous events over the year including open days for family and friends, school visits, engineering related visits… Continue Reading …
Engineering the Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a time of great change for Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. It pulled production out of the inefficient processes when products were mostly made within people’s homes, and into a modern age. The revolution paved the way for the efficiency and volume of the production lines we have today…. Continue Reading …
Great Feats of British Engineering – Middleton Railway
After examining the Standedge Tunnel and the London Underground, we return above ground with this part of our continuing series, to look at the oldest continuously operated public railway in the world: the Middleton Railway. In the 1750’s, the Middleton coal pits were facing a disadvantage; their competitors in Rothwell were able to use the… Continue Reading …
When Is An Engineer Not An Engineer? (Part One)
On our blog, we have been looking into the lives of some of the most famous inventors and engineers in history, however there are many others who are often forgotten. Whether this is because their other achievements have overshadowed their engineering work, or simply because their name has slipped from the public’s mind, their achievements… Continue Reading …
Engineering Roles of The Future
There’s no denying that the engineering field is hugely innovative, and has itself undergone a number of transformations, throughout its long and fascinating history. The number of fields within which engineering skills and expertise are required, is also ever expanding, and there are a number of keys sectors, in which the engineers of the future… Continue Reading …
Level Headed – Inside the Mind of an Engineer
It’s no secret that the UK governing bodies are dedicating a lot of time to the ‘engineering crisis’ at present, as otherwise the proposed retirement cliff in the next few years could easily see our country with a dearth of technical skill sets. Engineers are vital to society, and you only have to look at… Continue Reading …
Greatest Feats of British Engineering: The Standedge Tunnel
In previous instalments of this series, we have looked at two very well known tunnelling projects – the Channel Tunnel and the London Underground. This time we turn our sights towards one that is less well known but no less impressive. The Standedge Canal Tunnel holds three records: it is the longest canal tunnel in… Continue Reading …
The Annual Roundup –Engineering Landmarks in 2014
2014 has nearly come to an end, so it’s about time that we took a look at some of the engineering highlights of the year. There is a huge pool to choose from, so narrowing it down was no mean feat, but hopefully you’ll find these landmarks just as impressive as we do. Paper Diagnostic… Continue Reading …
Inventor Profile: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor; an electrical and mechanical engineer and futurist, he is best known for his work on the alternating current system of electricity – and resulting rivalry with Thomas Edison. Born in 1856, Tesla wanted to become an engineer from an early age. His father, however, wanted him to join the… Continue Reading …
The Role of Engineers in WW2
Earlier this year, we looked at the role of engineers during the First World War; however this was not the only conflict to have prompted innovation and engineering excellence. Today, we take a look at the role of engineers in the Second World War. Directly involving more than 30 countries and over a hundred million… Continue Reading …