A number of interesting and important eighteenth century structures survive in the Cumberland Basin area of Bristol City Docks, both maritime and industrial.  Many are still working, some have been abandoned, and not all are listed.

This lecture will look at the threats and opportunities presented by Bristol City Council‘s new Western Harbour Scheme.

About The Lecturer

Geoff Wallis is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer who trained as an apprentice at Rolls-Royce, Bristol.  During this time he worked for four years as a volunteer at Crofton Pumping Station, which changed the direction of his career.

For thirty years he ran Dorothea Restoration Engineers in Bristol, specializing in the practical conservation of traditional wind & water mills, historic machinery and metalwork.

In 2007 Geoff became a consultant and is now trying to retire, so far without success!