Ironopolis - A Biographical Guide to the Personalities of the Teesside Iron and Steel Industry

Join Ian Stubbs as he takes us on a journey through the history of Iron and Steelmaking on Teesside via the lives of its iron and steelmasters.

There are many names associated with our local industry; Bell Brothers, Bolckow & Vaughan, Dorman & Long, Samuelson, and more.

Find out about the biographies of these famous titans of the Infant Hercules, as Ian presents a comprehensive lecture on these important figures.

Learn the stories behind the names at this fascinating talk. There will be time for questions afterwards.

• Doors open at 1pm.

• Talk will start at 1.30pm sharp and will run until approximately 3pm with Q&A session afterwards. Refreshments will be available. 

About Ian Stubbs

Ian Stubbs is a historian and author, and a former Assistant Curator of Middlesbrough Museums.

Ian is also Chair of the Middlesbrough Heritage Group and a member of the Committee of the Cleveland and Teesside Local History Society. As well as being a Director of the Tees Heritage Trust, he is also a member of the Friends of Linthorpe Cemetery and Nature Reserve and a Volunteer Tour Guide for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.