Time for Tompion
Sunday 31 October
Breakfast
in the Pump Room and find out about the world famous Tompion clock.
Two course breakfast included.
Talk and demonstration of the workings of Sir
Thomas Tompion's clock and the nearby sundial in the Pump Room,
Bath.
This specialist talk is a treat for anyone
interested in British history, antiques, clock-making or the
science of timekeeping. It takes place in the elegant and
comfortable surroundings of the Pump Room in Bath over a delicious
Pump Room breakfast.
Speaker: Stephen Clews, BSc AMA, Manager, The Roman Baths &
Pump Room, who has been responsible for this famous clock since
1989.
Time: 9.00-11am (approx)
Cost: £13.00 per person including breakfast (£11.00 for Discovery Card holders)
Tel: 01225 477773 to arrange, or email
romanbaths_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk
A similar talk can be arranged in advance for
groups. Not suitable for under 10 years. Numbers are strictly
limited to 10-16 people.
Free lunchtime talks in the
Guildhall
1.10-1.45pm, no need to book
Tuesday 16 November
Low Life in Victorian
Bath
Prof Grahm Davis, Editor of Bath History
Tuesday 23 November
The Bath Union
Workhouse
Christopher Noble
Retired Probation Officer, Local Historian
Tuesday 30 November
The early Medical Officers of Health
Malcolm Hitchcock. Mayor's Honorary Guide