So you think we don’t make anything any more? British manufacturing in the 21st Century
A talk to Reading u3a by Berkshire industrial historian Richard Marks
The media frequently casts British manufacturing in a negative light – so what is Britain manufacturing in 2025? Prepare to be surprised by the dynamism and variety of British industry, which may be more robust than it is commonly depicted. This talk will reveal what is really happening.
In his presentation, Richard Marks, who is both a local industrial historian and a manufacturing systems engineer, will scrutinize the present condition of British manufacturing and confront the widespread belief that it is in decline.
To find out about the real dynamism and variety of British industry today, come along to this open meeting at Abbey Baptist Church, Reading. Non-members welcome, free entry. Visit readingu3a.org.uk.