1、Monthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August.Admission is at normal charges and you don‟t need to book.They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers,by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the
2、leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early“civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis,by Mal
3、colm Tucker.Well before the arrival of freezers,there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering,Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells,and how London‟s ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals,by
4、 Liz Payne.The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer.We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits---Thames Islands,by Miranda Vickers.The Thames had many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of
5、 all of them.She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road,London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobiTel:020 77130836()21.When is the talk on Jame
6、s Brindley?A.February 6th.B.March 6th.C.November 7th.D.December 5th.()22.What is the topic of the talk in February?A.The Canal Pioneers.B.Ice for the Metropolis.C.Eyots and Aits---Thames Island.D.An Update on the Cotswold Canals()23.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A.M
7、iranda Vickers.B.Malcolm Tucker.C.Chris Lewis.D.Liz Payne.答案：CDAUse your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of America’s greatest museums.Note the participating museums,and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss,listed bel
