11am to 12pm at The Hold
Bill Barton talks about Suffolk archaeologist Basil Brown (1888-1977), concentrating on his work in astronomy. Bill is a trustee of the Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich), deputy director of the British Astronomical Association’s Historical Section, and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society where he has a seat on the Heritage Committee. He also serves as the Suffolk County Coordinator for the Society for the History of Astronomy. Tea and coffee included.
This event is part of The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, a touring exhibition by Bespoke Scientific, at The Hold Ipswich 26 June – 19 September 2026
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