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A picture is worth a thousand words

By Asha Gage, IET Archivist Photographs of people are ubiquitous. We are surrounded by them and they dominate social media where followers are encouraged to participate in commenting on 'selfies' and the environment. It is an engaging activity, one in... Continue Reading →

Cragside – harnessing the power of water

By Asha Gage, IET Archivist Sir William Armstrong, later 1st Baron Armstrong, was one of the most successful British industrialists and scientists of the 19th century. He turned his vision and inventiveness to his country residence, Cragside, which is situated... Continue Reading →

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