The next meeting of the Ferryhill History Society will be held at 7.30pm on the 25th October, at the Eldon Arms, Ferryhill Station.
The speaker will be David Hughes with a talk entitled ‘The Wright Stuff’, The Adventures of Thomas Wright 1711 to 1786; Scholar, Scientist, Astronomer, Gardener. The polymath Thomas Wright was born at Byers Green; his studies and work took him across the
British Isles and saw him elevated from being the son of a carpenter to a self taught mathematician, instrument maker, map maker, architect, gardener and astronomer. He moved in the highest circles in the land, becoming a con dant of the Prince of Wales and King George II.
“The talk seeks to redress the failure of many of our generation who have ignored his achievements,” said a spokesperson.
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