Talk: Fitzroy, pioneering meteorologist and founder of the Met Office
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Monday, 5 October 2026
Mill Island, Reading, RG4 6TW
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Not listed — worth a quick ask
About this event
FitzRoy was a trailblazing meteorologist who developed precise daily weather predictions, which he termed "forecasts," a term he coined. He founded what would become the Met Office. Come and hear all about this fascinating pioneer.
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