New book and talk on the Appley Bridge meteorite

[msg-meteorites]

Hi all,

There is a new book being published soon on the Appley Bridge meteorite. It has been written by Russell Parry who is an Appley Bridge local with the foreword written by Dr. David Gelsthorpe of the Manchester Museum.

This is the fascinating story of the fall and find of the Appley Bridge meteorite in 1914 as told through newspaper reports and archive documents of the time. It tells the story of the confusion with enemy Zeppelins, the confiscation of the meteorite by the police and its subsequent release for analysis.
The book includes previously unseen photographs of the meteorite and images provided by various organisations around the World. The current locations of samples of the meteorite are also listed together with articles and publications on the meteorite

Comment from the Natural History Museum after reading a proof copy:

Very good - easy to read', 'very informative', lovely design and style

More details of the book can be seen here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Appl ... 8508308197?

Russell is giving a talk at the local Museum of Wigan life at 19:00hrs on 13th October 2014. The talk is free to attend and will mark the 100th anniversary of the fall. The book will also be launched then with copies available on the night. Details of the museum are below:

http://www.wlct.org/wigan/museums-archives/mowl/

I and possibly other BIMS members will also be in attendance on the night putting on a small display of meteorites for visitors to see and hold. People will be made most welcome


Cheers

Martin

[David Entwistle]

Details are now also included on the Events and Exhibitions web page of the Museum of Wigan Life.

Appley Bridge Meteorite talk and book launch

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the meteorite fall - exactly 100 years to the day

Monday 13th October 7.00- 8.15pm

£2.50 including tea/coffee

A fascinating insight into the fall and discovery of the Appley Bridge meteorite in 1914 as told through newspaper reports and archive documents of the time. Find out about the meteorite explosions, fireball, the confusion with enemy Zeppelins, the confiscation of the meteorite by the police and its subsequent release for analysis. A sample of the actual meteorite will be on display together with the beautiful cast of the meteorite. There will also be a display of original samples for handling from the British and Irish Meteorite Society. ‘The Appley Bridge Meteorite’ book, launched at the event, includes previously unseen images of the meteorite from around the World. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

[David Entwistle]

Please note that advance booking is required to attend this event. The museum's contact details are available on the Museum of Wigan Life events and exhibitions web page and the booking requirements are clarified, by the museum, below.

With all our events, we ask to take payment in advance to secure your place. The price for the talk is £2.50 per person. You can pay this by calling 01942 828128 and paying via your credit or debit card, or if you're local by calling into the Museum and paying at Reception.

[msg-meteorites]

Russell has just let me know that the talk on Monday 13th October is now sold out! They have also had to change rooms in order to fit in more people. Should be a good night, myself and Graham are looking forward to putting on a small display of meteorites to accompany Russell's talk and book launch. I will also have copies of Russell's book available at North West Astro Fest this weekend

Cheers

Martin

[David Entwistle]

I see Russell has now posted a couple of BBC North West reports on youtube.

Report 1
Report 2

[msg-meteorites]

It was a good night, plenty of interested locals there and after Russell's talk we had a great session with people having a look at the specimens we had brought along. Lots of good questions too

Here are a couple of photos:

Big cheesy grins :-)

Russell in full flow

Myself and Graham had an ace night

Cheers

Martin