Talk: The Astronomy of an Edwardian Lady
When: September 3, 2026 Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: £8 Suitable for: All ages Event category: Talks and Tours
Venue: The Hold, Suffolk Archives
Featuring the discoveries of Suffolk amateur astronomer Alice Grace Cook (1877-1958), and what lead to her becoming one of the first female Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. Presented by Bill Barton, 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.
