22 Sep 2010 – Visit to Museum of Communication, Burntisland

The LRS made its annual visit to the Museum of Communication in Burntisland, Fife on Wed 22nd Sept 2010. A group of members met at Waverley station and travelled by train to the museum via the Forth Bridge. This group met the rest of the party at the museum. The Lothians members were warmly welcomed by Dorothy Brankin and Professor Tom Stevenson. We saw the current exhibition which is More Great Scots – Mary Somerville, the 19th century astronomer, mathematician, artist, geographer, translator and “local hero”. We were given open  access to the stores which brought back to life stories and associations linked to some of the artefacts. We were also given a customised presentation by Professor Stevenson based on material used in the Orkney Science Festival. Refreshments were provided, rounding off a most enjoyable and informal evening. Many thanks to Dorothy and Tom who dedicated their time to making us most welcome. Report by Peter GM4DTH and photos by David GM4ZNX.

 

Prof Tom Stevenson giving his presentation 

 

The MoC 2010 exhibition More Great Scots – Mary Somerville.

 

 Brian GM8BJF & Peter GM4DTH.

 

 John GM8OTI, David GM4ZNX & Dorothy Brankin of the MoC.

 

 David GM4ZNX

 

 David GM4ZNX, Jack GM1CQC, John GM8OTI, Brian GM8BJF, Paul GM4UPN, Peter GM4DTH.

 

Brian GM8BJF with Dorothy who provided the excellent refreshments. 

 

 Some classic receivers etc in the store room.

 

 Looks like four classic Eddystone receivers  (lower right) and much more.

 

 Peter GM4DTH.

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