Joseph Priestley, Henry Cavendish, John Smeaton, William Herschel, and 1 other

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Revd John Michell BD. FRS 1724-1793 geologist and astronomer. Rector of Thornhill 1767 - 1793. He experimented on magnetism and astronomy, also making a Torsion balance to weigh the world. His visitors here included Henry Cavendish, William Herschel, Joseph Priestley and John Smeaton.

  • Thornhill Parish Church, Church Ln, Thornhill, Dewsbury

by Institute of Physics on 08 September 2007

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Joseph Priestley

Dr Joseph Priestley FRS LLD (1733-1804)

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Henry Cavendish

Henry Cavendish (1731-1810)

natural philosopher
John Smeaton

John Smeaton FRS (1724-1792)

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William Herschel

William Herschel KH (1738-1822)

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John Michell

Rev John Michell FRS (1724-1793)

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