Moon Maps and the Mistress, National Trust: Petworth House & Park, Petworth, Petworth

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To celebrate British Science Week we will be unveiling some of the surprising links we have with the science world. Find out how the “wizard” Earl ended up in an ivory tower, though not of his choosing! Hear about his friendships with Sir Walter Raleigh and the moon mapper, Thomas Harriot. Get up close and personal to the earliest English terrestrial globe in existence and learn about the 18th century mistress “Mrs Wyndham” and her science success. Normal admission applies.