Sutherland History Lecture
In 1972, James Sutherland set up a study group called 'Archaeology of Structures'. In 1973, the group was reformed under the title 'History of Structural Engineering'.
The History of Structural Engineering Study Group organised its first annual lecture (then known as the Star History Lecture) in 1989 and this was delivered by Dr. Euan Corbett on 'The rise and fall of iron ship construction'.
In 1992, James Sutherland retired as Convenor of the Group. As an enduring mark of appreciation, the annual lecture was retitled the Sutherland History Lecture. James himself delivered the first lecture under its new title in 1994.
* Star History Lecture |
