2025

Unsung Hero: Edith Cavell

Discovering Miss Edith Cavell some months ago has led to a fascination with the mythology and mystique that cloaks her story.

There are two Erics associated with this account, but it’s Mr. Satchwell’s whimsical illustrations of Salford that bring us here.

Is it purely content, images, or a mixture of the two?

An unexpected enquiry led to a rediscovery of Peter Sainsbury’s architectural perspectives for Salford’s 1964 masterplan.

Visiting the Civil Engineering Labs highlights how practical research and knowledge exchange address industrial demands.

Energised, refocused and ready to tackle a new challenge: transforming a thesis into a book!