Brunel University marks 150th anniversary of the death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

To mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Brunel University is holding a special exhibition encompassing four fascinating archives from:

• Brunel University
• Maria Grey College
• Shoreditch College
• British and Foreign School Society

The exhibition, which is taking place in the University’s Council Chamber, will feature a waxworks model of I K Brunel from Madame Tussauds, objects and pictures from the University’s collection of artefacts, as well as exhibits about the history of local train transport in Hillingdon.

To mark the passing of the great Victorian engineer, the University will also be opening the Railway Cutting on campus to display Brunel artefacts. The segment of the branch line, built by IKB himself, runs parallel to Cleveland Road and used to connect Uxbridge to the Great Western Railway at West Drayton.

Opening dates and times

Exhibitions – Council Chamber (Wilfred Brown Building)

• Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 September, 9am–5pm
• Saturday 19 September, 11am–4pm
• Sunday 20 September, 11am–4pm (Brunel University students only)

Railway Cutting – University grounds, just off Cleveland Road

• Saturday 19 September, 11am–4pm
• Sunday 20 September, 11am–4pm (Brunel University students only)

Find out more from the Brunel University website or by calling +44 (0)1895 274000.

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