Dr Edwin Course

The Gosport Railway Society was very proud to be invited to provide  one of the speakers at the Dr Edwin Course Memorial Lecture on Saturday 8th November at Bursledon Brickworks. The meeting was to celebrate the life of Edwin and the enormous amout of input that, during his lifetime, he made to the Industrial Archeology sphere in the area and also fo his tremendous knowledge of railways, something that he was always happy to share.

To an audience of over 60 Peter Keat spoke of the Society's long and happy association with Dr Course and he then, as requested told of the history of the Gosport line.Other speakers that afternoon spoke of Edwins involvement with Twyford Waterworks and the Itchen Navigation. Finally Profesor Ray Riley summed up Edwins life in the only way the Ray Riley could, with much affection and arye smile.

It was good to see Edwins widow, his son and daughter in law in the audience.

The Gosport Railway Society always had a wonderful relationship with Edwin, not just as a member and lecturer but also as a friend.