Email: Survey Officer
Astronomers/Authors
Everest, Sir George (1790-1866) [Capt.; FRS; FRAS], born Brecon, Wales, Everest was educated at the Royal Military College, Marlow, and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (see County of London; Obit., MNRAS, 27 (1867), 105-8; ODNB; Phillipps 2023).
Harris, Joseph (1704-1764), instrument maker and writer on celestial navigation, originally from Trefecca (Griffiths 2012; Jones 2014, 69-70).
Academics and Associated Professionals
Jones, William, FRS (1675-1749), mathematician (Jones 2014, 69).
Useful Addresses
Local History Centre
Local Studies Library, Ship Street, Brecon, LD3 9DE, Wales (Tel 01874 623346; Fax 01874 22818)
Survey of Astronomical History 