If you think of Worcester Sauce you may think of Lea & Perrins, what you might struggle to find is a link with astronomy. However in 1867 James Dyson Perrins (1823-1887) purchased a 3.25 inch educational telescope from Thomas Cooke & Sons York.
James Dyson Perrins was the son of William Henry Perrins who joint founded the company in 1837 with John Wheeley Lea. He would help run the company after the death of his father.
James was keen to increase the educational institutions in Worcester. He also supported the Public Library and many charitable institutions in Worcester.
As is often the case I have no further information on what happened tom the telescope.
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