Royal Observatory Greenwich: A History in Objects Louise Devoy
Event details
Explore the enduring history of Royal Observatory Greenwich as we celebrate its collections and the varied work of three centuries of astronomers, navigators and clockmakers. The Observatory’s Senior Curator Louise Devoy charts the development of Britain’s first state-funded scientific institution, from its founding by royal warrant in 1675 to the present day.
Join Louise, author of Royal Observatory Greenwich: A History in Objects, for a beautifully illustrated talk.
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You can buy copies of many of our speakers’ books from Fox Lane Books, a local independent bookseller and Festival partner. In some cases, author signed bookplates are available too.
Image credits: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
About the speaker
Dr Louise Devoy is Senior Curator, Royal Observatory at Royal Museums Greenwich. She has a background in astrophysics and the history of science and has worked at various museums in the UK and abroad. Her research interests encompass astronomical instruments, women in astronomy and networks of knowledge exchange between historic observatories.
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