Bolling Hall Museum gets grant for Bradford astronomer project
By Grace Wood
Published on April 1, 2026.
Bolling Hall Museum in the UK has received a grant from the Royal Society for a project about a Bradford-born astronomer, Abraham Sharp, inspired by medieval Islamic scientists. The museum will use this funding to teach local South Asian communities about Sharp, who was born in 1653 and studied at Bradford Grammar School. The project will involve family events, workshops, and an exhibition.
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