This talk describes how our rivers were shaped by the Victorian industrial

revolution and presents interesting objects from the River Don.

The rivers in our catchment have been altered for well over a millennium, and the Victorians were no exception! From technological advances and transportation efficiencies, to the introduction of species and schemes, this talk presents how our rivers were shaped by the Victorian industrial revolution.

The speaker is Rachel Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Don Catchment Rivers Trust. She joined the Trust in February 2016, becoming DCRTs first Community Engagement Officer working on the ‘Living Heritage of the River Don’ project. Rachel has a MA in Archaeological Heritage Management from the University of York, having previously studied for a BA in Archaeology. From university Rachel started a career in museums, having worked for the Yorkshire Waterways Museum and Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust. She then worked on the Pocklington Canal as a project development officer for Canal & River Trust. Her role at DCRT now merges her love of all things heritage: built, natural, industrial and waterways! When not in the office or out on site, Rachel works from her narrowboat. Ethel Rosina has been a long-term hobby for Rachel – restoring her and motoring along the Aire and Calder Navigation.

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