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Calling all those working on nineteenth century astronomy - a one day workshop exploring the life and work of the Astronomer Royal, George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) George Biddell Airy was a key administrative figure in nineteenth-century science but is still relatively unknown outside astronomical circles. Join us for a day’s workshop exploring Airy’s career with panels on the Life of an Astronomer Royal, Airy’s Observatories, Airy and Technology and Airy and Discipline. When: 29th June 2018 Where: Cambridge University Library Timing: 9 for 9:30 to finish by 5 Cost: £5 including lunch Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-and-work-of-sir-george-biddell-airy-tickets-45015818525?aff=es2 With thanks to our sponsors, Cambridge University Library and the Centre for the History of the Sciences, University of Kent. ********************************************************* British Association for Romantic Studies http://www.bars.ac.uk<http://www.bars.ac.uk/> To advertise Romantic literature conferences, publications, jobs, or other events that the BARS members would be interested in, please contact Neil Ramsey <[log in to unmask]> Also use this address to register any change in your e-mail address, or to be removed from the list. Messages are held in archives, along with other information about the Mailbase at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/bars.html *********************************************************