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Was it possible to make castings and malleable iron from the same ore using charcoal as the fuel?

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Winter Meeting Sat 31 January 2026

Nutley Memorial Hall, Nutley TN22 3NE

2pm for 2-30 start

Speaker: Richard Williams on
Was it possible to make castings and malleable iron from the same ore using charcoal as the fuel?’

Richard Williams specialises in 18C metallurgical innovations and will be contrasting the difference between white and grey cast irons and how they influence the working of a Wealden Furnace.  

Light refreshments will be provided after the meeting and there will be an opportunity to purchase past publications.

Hon Sec Dr Tim Smith, 15 Hazelwood Road, Partridge Green, Horsham, W Sussex RH13 8EX

Tel 01403 710148 e-mail tjsmith560@btinternet.com

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