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Some historical projects in Science & Engineering

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Astronomy

The Transit of Venus : A brief history of attempts to determine the distance of the Earth from the Sun (the Astronomical Unit). Particular attention is given to explaining precisely what observations this depended upon.
Sundials in and around Leeds: A selection of interesting sundials in the district surrounding Leeds.
William Gascoigne, Astronomer (c.1612-c.1644): In search of the astronomer of Middleton, Leeds, who was killed in the English Civil War.

Sewerage

The Story of Sewerage in Leeds: The story of how the sewerage system was developed in Leeds, from the early 19th Century to the present day. Particular emphasis is given to the municipal basis of this part of our heritage and the public health benefits which it has brought.(Published in 1997 – out of print now)

"WE ARE ALL in the gutter,

but some of us are

looking at the stars"

- Oscar Wilde

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