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4 week lecture series exploring the story of finding Longitude
King Charles II founded the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in 1675 to address the problem of finding longitude at sea. In 1714, as further inducement, Parliament offered £20,000 for a solution. This course, led by experts from the Observatory, explores the subsequent race and rivalries to solve the puzzle. It looks at the major players, examines the life and work of John Harrison, whose ‘sea clocks’ eventually provided the answer, and at Rupert Gould, the man who restored them in the early 20th century. It includes curator-led behind-the-scenes tours and demonstrations.
Speaker(s): |
Gloria Clifton | talks |
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Date and Time: |
2 November 2006 at 11:00 am |
Duration: | 2 hours |
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Venue: |
National Maritime Museum |
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Tickets: |
£20/£15 concessions |
Available from: |
National Maritime Museum |
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