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February 2019
Volunteering Information Session
Join the Lanchester Interactive Archive team for the launch of our brand new volunteering scheme! This free information session will allow you to discover how you can get involved in the project and meet like-minded people by working on the Lanchester collection, organising events, or being an ambassador for the Archive in the local community. There will be a short presentation about the Archive in general and the structure of the volunteering scheme, after which you’ll be able to ask…
March 2019
NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show 2019 – Day 1
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Car and Restoration Show from the 22-24 March, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very, very special car. We can’t give too much away at the moment, but here is a sneak preview of what we will be bringing along to the show!
NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show 2019 – Day 2
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Car and Restoration Show from the 22-24 March, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very, very special car. We can’t give too much away at the moment, but here is a sneak preview of what we will be bringing along to the show!
NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show 2019 – Day 3
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Car and Restoration Show from the 22-24 March, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very, very special car. We can’t give too much away at the moment, but here is a sneak preview of what we will be bringing along to the show!
April 2019
Lanchester Open Day
It’s the beginning of a new, exciting period for the Lanchester Interactive Archive and we want you to join us in celebrating it! Pop into Coventry University Library to learn about Coventry’s most brilliant underrated inventor and find out about our innovative multimedia projects dedicated to keeping his legacy alive. Featuring: A NEW pop-up exhibition that will literally transport you into Fred’s world An Augmented Reality exhibition inspired by Fred’s inventions A NEW immersive Virtual Reality app Our Family Zone…
October 2019
Coventry Libraries Digital Expo 4
Join us at Coventry Central Library as part of Digital Expo 4! We’ll be sharing Fred Lanchester’s amazing inventions and achievements from the archive using our augmented reality app and our brand new virtual reality headsets*! Be transported to Fred’s workshops to see his cars, planes and other designs come to life. Play the four exciting games in VR and try to succeed at flight, automotive, gear and glider challenges. We will be at the Central Library from 10am-3pm on…
November 2019
NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 Day 1
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show from the 8-10 November, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very special car. This year there is also a chance to try our our new Virtual Reality* experience too, where you can be transported to Fred’s workshop and see his cars, planes and other designs come to life. Play the four exciting games in VR and try to succeed at flight, automotive,…
NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 Day 2
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show from the 8-10 November, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very special car. This year there is also a chance to try our our new Virtual Reality* experience too, where you can be transported to Fred’s workshop and see his cars, planes and other designs come to life. Play the four exciting games in VR and try to succeed at flight, automotive,…
NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 Day 3
We’ll be at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show from the 8-10 November, with games, augmented reality, a chance to look into the online archive and a very special car. This year there is also a chance to try our our new Virtual Reality* experience too, where you can be transported to Fred’s workshop and see his cars, planes and other designs come to life. Play the four exciting games in VR and try to succeed at flight, automotive,…
February 2020
University of Warwick Science Gala 2020
Students, teachers, friends, family, everyone is welcome and will find something of interest, whatever their age! Get to hear about career opportunities, get involved in activities and explore with hands-on demos. Speak to professors, staff and students at the University. Visit the Planetarium, the science laboratories! You can even grab a free burger and a drink. The XMaS Science Gala is open to anyone interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). We will be there with games, augmented reality and…