Thursday 20th March: Talk & Supper
Published 09:27 on 5 Mar 2025
Thursday 20th March, 2000 hrs: The National Meteorological Archive holds materials ranging from a 12th century illuminated manuscript discussing the shape of raindrops to the tender for the first operational Met Office Super Computer. Using a selection of unique treasures from the archive this talk by Met Office Library and Archive Manager Catherine Ross aims to present a brief overview of developments in meteorology from the work of Aristotle to the dawn of the computing age, covering subjects such as the naming of clouds and the D-Day forecast along the way.
Supper will be served from 1800 to 1930 hrs: Tuscan style creamy chicken served with rice. Please order by Wednesday 19th on WhatsApp 07485 938841. We cannot guarantee that there will be food available if you do not pre-order.
Last updated 09:28 on 5 March 2025