Message posted on 12/02/2025
Talk: David Drengk ""From Lakes to Markets: Bicycle Repairers and Fish Trade in Southern Malawi" (Maintenance & Philosophy of Technology SIG Thursday 13th Feb 2025 1800 UTC+1)
Dear All, We’re pleased to announce the first session of the SPT maintenance and philosophy of technology special interest group for 2025 on Thursday 13th February 18-1915 UTC +1. In this session, we’re excited to welcome David Drengk (Ruhr University Bochum) who’ll be sharing his research exploring the evolution of bicycle repair in Southern Malawi. David Drengk is a historian of technology who specialises in the reciprocal relationship between humans, the natural environment and technology in Southern and Western Africa. If you'd like a zoom link for the talk, please email me at mark@markthomasyoung.net Best, Mark *"From Lakes to Markets: Bicycle repairers and fish trade in Southern Malawi"* David Drengk (Ruhr University Bochum) Thursday 13th February 2025 (18-1915 UTC +1) *Abstract:* This presentation explores a compelling chapter in the history of bicycles in Nyasaland, later known as Malawi, emphasizing the pivotal role of bicycle repair shops along local fish trade routes in southern colonial Malawi during the first half of the 20th century. During this era, fishing activities in the waters of the British Protectorate of Nyasaland flourished, particularly along the shores of its largest lakes, Lake Nyasa and Lake Chilwa. As the number of fishermen increased, so too did their catches. When bicycles were introduced in the 1890s, they were predominantly used by elite social groups within the colonial administration. However, by the 1930s, bicycles became an essential tool for local fish traders, enabling them to transport their goods to urban markets in the Southern Province. The growth of these trade routes spurred the establishment of bicycle repair stations along the way. Returning migrant workers and soldiers also contributed to this evolution, bringing with them bicycles and financial resources that accelerated the spread of cycling and increased the prominence of repairers and their workshops. This talk examines the intricate relationship between fish traders, the natural landscapes of Lake Chilwa and the Shire River, and bicycles. It shines a spotlight on the vital yet often overlooked contributions of bicycle repairers, placing their practices and stories at the heart of this historical narrative. (In order to avoid confusion regarding the timing of the talks - the following table clarifies when the talks begin in different locations) New York: 12:00 San Francisco: 09:00 London: 17:00 Amsterdam: 18:00 Mark Thomas Young Postdoctoral Fellow University of Oslo https://uio.academia.edu/MarkThomasYoung EASST's Eurograd mailing list -- eurograd-easst.net@lists.easst.net Archive: https://lists.easst.net/hyperkitty/list/eurograd-easst.net@lists.easst.net/ Edit your delivery settings there using Account dropdown, Mailman settings. Website: https://easst.net/easst_eurograd/ Meet us on Mastodon: https://assemblag.es/@easst Or X: https://twitter.com/STSeasstview formatted text
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