Geology Talk - Beeby Thompson Northampton's Greatest Scientist?
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, NN1 1LD
Beeby Thompson was a founder member of the Natural History Society, Curator of Geology at Northampton Museum and the first Principal of the College of Science and the Arts in Abington Square. How did this tailor’s son from Creaton end up prospecting for oil in Angola, Brazil, Peru and Jamaica? Bob Purser will recount his journey from the Roade cutting to Joe’s River Clay in Barbados.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 18 September:
- 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Location & directions
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, NN1 1LD
- Directions:
- The Humfrey Rooms are located on Castilian Terrace, off Castilian Street.
- Contact on day:
- Paul Hayes
- Telephone number:
- +447396819876
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Two small steps up off the pavement to rooms. Rooms all on level.
Additional information
Geological samples from our collections will be available to look at after the talk.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
