Text of the lecture, delivered by Beryl Platt on 21 November 2001. B P was asked to give the lecture in the place of Ted Wilmott, Junior Warden of the Company, who asked her to reminisce, particularly on her wartime experience, and to talk about the WISE (Women into Science and Engineering) Campaign. The file also contains a related letter from Sir Denis Rooke, 28 November 2001.