Events
Improving Natural Knowledge: Royal Society Fellows in the MOSI archive
Wednesday, 21st April 2010
Wednesday, 19th May 2010
Wednesday, 16th June 2010
Wednesday, 15th September 2010
Tuesday, 12th October – Thursday, 23rd December 2010
Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wednesday, 10th November 2010
Wednesday, 8th December 2010
An archive display of documents telling the stories of some of the Royal Society Fellows recorded in the MOSI archives.
In 1899, British Westinghouse Electrical & Manufacturing Company set up its factory in Trafford Park. The same year, the company sponsored forty young men to receive training in science and engineering in the United States of America. The success of this project led the company to set up the UK’s first dedicated works school in 1914, drawing in talented young men to undertake apprenticeships with the company. These early trainees went on to conduct important scientific and engineering research in universities and with other companies around the UK. In recognition of their achievements, a number of them became Fellows of The Royal Society. Join MOSI in celebrating 350 years of the Royal Society with this autumn’s archive display, which tells the stories of some of these talented young men.
Theme: Other Audience: For Families
Location and contact details
Address: MOSI Collections Centre, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester M3 4FP
Telephone: 0161 606 0127
Website: http://www.mosi.org.uk/whats-on
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Admission: Free
