There is a chance to learn more about Isambard Kingdom Brunel with a talk in Barry.
Timothy Bryan, director of the Brunel Institute at the SS Great Britain, Bristol, is sharing the extraordinary tale of Brunel at the Barry War Museum and Heritage Centre, Barry Island Station at 7pm on March 21.
He will delve into the impact of the Victorian engineer, detailing his contributions to British history and landscape as an architect, artist, designer, and entrepreneur.
In his book, 'Iron, Stone & Steam: Brunel's Railway Empire', he narrates the life of Brunel, shedding light on his remarkable achievements and innovations as a railway engineer.
The event is free, aimed at bringing Brunel's stories to a broader audience.
Speaking about the event, Glenn Booker, chairperson of the Barry at War group, said: "Barry has a remarkable story in railway history, and the Brunel family have significant links to our town.
"We have a world-leading expert coming to our Museum to tell us more about one of the greatest Britons of all time."
Barry's integrated rail and dock facilities - one of the world's first - were built by Henry Marc Brunel, Isambard's son, in the 1880s.
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