Measuring the Monument
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers presented the results of their Measuring The Monument project to the Willen Church Hooke Heritage Society on 19 September 2025.
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Welcome to our Company
We are a charitable community of makers and users of scientific instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students.
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Maintaining connections
For the second year in succession WCSIM, UKAS, NPL & BSi. combined to provide a float at the Lord Mayor’s Show in 2024.
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Charitable and Educational Trust
Our education and charitable trust has been built up over the years through regular donations from Liverymen and from generous endowments.
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Moving forward, giving back
We have a thriving apprenticeship programme and we also support post graduates and post doctoral students.
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A very social livery company
Our members get together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship.
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is one of the modern livery companies. We are a charitable community of makers and users of instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students. We come together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship.
Four Liveries event 2025
Enjoyed a splendid evening at the Four Liveries event hosted by the Clockmakers at their museum - within the Science Museum’. A really good turn out despite the tube strike!’ Jim Webster
PM Prof Philip Thomas article in Financial Times
Clive Cookson, the Senior Science Writer at the Financial Times, has just covered Philip’s latest research. See https://www.ft.com/content/1b398769-2784-45f2-997c-03c4b923eb29 The original paper is available, free of charge, at https://www.colbas.org/rad.pdf
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