School of History, Classics & Archaeology

Crawford Lecture 2014

Professor Jim Bennet explores astronomy craft practice in the sixteenth century.

Join us for the 2014 Crawford lecture. Explore astronomy craft practice in the sixteenth century with the former Director of the Museum of the History of Science, Professor Jim Bennett.

The 2014 Crawford lecture, "The Craft of Early Astronomy: Making Books, Globes and Instrument in the Sixteenth Century", will be given by Professor Jim Bennett, Former Director of the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, and Fellow of Linacre College.

This lecture will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 at 17.30 in the Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5, Old Medical School, Teviot Place and will be followed by a drinks reception.

Free but ticketed

This is a free, public lecture but is ticketed, please reserve yourself a place via the University's event booking system.

Further information

If you experience any problems booking or have any questions about the event please contact the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.