7.00pm Cheese & Wine served: 7.30pm Talk starts
Gothic Warehouse
Cromford Mills
Mill Lane
Cromford
DE4 3RQ
Mill Lane
Cromford
DE4 3RQ
Cromford
DE4 3RQ
Price:
£8 John Whitehurst: Innovator, Scientist, Geologist and Clockmaker
Talk
John Whitehurst: Innovator, Scientist, Geologist and Clockmaker
Arkwright Society Evening Talk
John Whitehurst was one of a select number of 18th Century men of science whose minds were as remarkable for their breadth as for their depth of knowledge. Primarily remembered today as a notable clockmaker from Derby, Whitehurst was also an intrument-maker, mechanical engineer, hydraulicist, home-improver, meteorologist and contributer to the development of the steam engine.
During this talk, Maxwell Craven (author of John Whitehurst: Innovator, Scientist, Geologist and Horologist), presents a brief life of this talented and engaging man, drawing together his various acheivements and his wide circle of acquaintences – many of whom were fellow members of the influential Lunar Society - and the legacy he has left behind.
Places are limited and advanced booking is recommended:
Arkwright Society Evening Talk
John Whitehurst was one of a select number of 18th Century men of science whose minds were as remarkable for their breadth as for their depth of knowledge. Primarily remembered today as a notable clockmaker from Derby, Whitehurst was also an intrument-maker, mechanical engineer, hydraulicist, home-improver, meteorologist and contributer to the development of the steam engine.
During this talk, Maxwell Craven (author of John Whitehurst: Innovator, Scientist, Geologist and Horologist), presents a brief life of this talented and engaging man, drawing together his various acheivements and his wide circle of acquaintences – many of whom were fellow members of the influential Lunar Society - and the legacy he has left behind.
Places are limited and advanced booking is recommended:
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