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IEEC4 2026 – Proposed papers updated
We’re pleased to report that the response to the IEEC4 Call for Papers has been promising and the latest updated list of proposals is given below. (revised January 2026) Please note, our Call for Papers for the IEEC4 in March 2026 closed at the end of October 2025 Author Title Steve Grudgings Calley to Curr (revisited and with specific Bristol references) Rick Stewart The Coster Family and their pumps Ben Russell The beginning and end of the coal fired economy Ben Russell Engine Builders and Enginewrights Steve Grudgings Bristol’s Engine Builders Steve Grudgings Water Shafts – An exploration of definitions and purposes Carol Crompton The Earl’s Own Engineer? Steve Grudgings…
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New publication: Order book of Rogers & Co. of Bristol, boilermakers
The International Early Engines Conference is always keen to encourage the publication and diffusion of studies and original materials relating to the development of engine and associated engineering, so we are pleased to announce the release of a new title from Folly Books; a limited print run high-quality facsimile edition of an order book (1830-1866) with introductory notes: ROGERS & Co Boilermakers of Bristol, Order Book 1830-1866 (edited by Steve Grudgings), Folly Books, 2020 Information concerning the construction of boilers for early steam engines is few and far between and detailed drawings even rarer. This limited print run will be of especial interest to those interested in early steam power…
