Simon Open Lecture on 10 March.

04 Mar 2009

'The Dawn of Green: Manchester, Thirlmere and Modern Environmentalism'.

10 March at 5.15pm
Lecture Theatre A, University Place

Professor Ritvo, Simon Visiting Professor from MIT, will discuss the mid-19th century controversy that developed from the plan by Manchester Corporation to develop Thirlmere, in the distant Lake District, to supply water for the city. During the struggle, many of the ideas and issues that characterize the modern environmental movement were first expressed and debated.

Followed by a reception.