Pye Building (access via upper gate) Cambridge Museum of Technology (map)
Cheddars Lane
Cambridge, CB5 8LD
United Kingdom

Alastair Lawson, the Chairman and webmaster of the Airship Heritage Trust, joins us to explore a fascinating piece of aviation heritage. He will look at the origins and history behind the Imperial Airship Scheme in the 1920s and take us on a virtual tour around the gigantic HMA R.101. At 777ft (almost 237 meters) it was at the time the largest object every flown. In comparison, the Museum’s tall chimney is only 180ft!

Alastair’s interest in airships was kindled when he was a teenager and saw the Airship Industries Skyships fly over his house. He has been involved with the Airship Heritage Trust for over 30 years, archiving, scanning and sharing the history of airships.

The Airship Heritage Trust was set up in 1985 by a group of dedicated enthusiasts and relatives of the original crew members. The archive, which covers airships, sheds and people, can be accessed here www.airshipsonline.com

This (in-person) event will take place in the Pye Building at Cambridge Museum of Technology. Entrance to the venue on the night is via the Museum’s upper gate on Cheddars Lane.

There will be free light refreshments courtesy of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE)

Tickets for the event will be available on the door for £5 (£3 for students with ID).
Card-carrying members and volunteers of Cambridge Museum of Technology can attend for free.

E-tickets are also available to purchase in advance: please bring an electronic or printed copy of your receipt: