Eastern Counties Branch Presentation on "The History of Welding ..... as depicted on Postage Stamps" and Annual General Meeting (2026) (In-person and online)

The Welding Institute Eastern Counties Branch invite you to a presentation followed by their 2026 AGM:

The AGM will take place on 24 February 2026 at 6.30pm at TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL (with online option). Arrival from 6pm with refreshments in F4.  

What will the event cover?

The History of Welding ..... as depicted on Postage Stamps

Poster can be downloaded here:

What will you learn? 

This presentation will track the history of welding from early non-fusion welding through the invention of fusion welding all through images displayed on stamps and postal history. The presentation will cover the formation of Welding Institutes around the world and the IIW. Finally it looks at modern day applications of welding as well as training and health and safety issues.

Our industry expert:

Dr Graham Wylde 

Meet the speaker: 

Graham worked almost his entire working life at TWI Cambridge. He worked initially in the Fatigue Department and published over 50 papers on aspects of fatigue design. He was seconded to EWI in the USA for 3 years to set up their Engineering Department. On his return he headed up TWI’s Industrial Membership Group, eventually taking personal responsibility for TWI Members in Japan, China and Korea.

Graham served on TWI’s Executive Board as Associate Director for many years before retirement.

Benefits from attending the AGM:

• Have your say in the running of the Branch
• To offer ideas and support
• Help shape the future of branch events and activities
• Ensure the continued success of the branch
• Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

Benefits from attending the event:

• Information transfer from experts
• Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
• A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
• Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.