Dr Shane Ewen (Leeds Beckett University) talks about the AHRC-funded ‘Forged by Fire’ project and exhibition, focusing on public fire safety at firework events and in nightclubs and stadiums in the twentieth century.

Please reserve your spot on eventbrite or by phoning the Museum on 020 7324 4005. There is no need to print out your ticket as your name will appear on our guest list.

‘Forged by Fire: Burns Injury and Identity in Britain, c.1800-2000′ is funded by the AHRC and run by the University of Birmingham and Leeds Beckett University.