A little ramble through 19th century astronomy - astronomy lectures in Leeds in 1810

Leeds Mercury Saturday 22^nd September 1810 

Theatre Leeds 

Mr Llyod has the honour most respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Leeds  and its Vicinity, that he intends, early as the proper arrangements can be made to give his COURSE. of ASTRONOMICAL LECTURES, illustrated by the : 

DIOASTRODOXON, Or Grand Transparent Orrery, Accompanied by the CELESTINA. 

 With all the splendid Scenery, explanatory of the seasons, eclipses , tides and comets as exhibited in London, and the University of Oxford. -The Whole forming the most perspicuous and comprehensive view of the WORKS of the CREATOR in the United Kingdom.

  Mr. Lloyd's extensive  improvements on the Transparent Orrery, having excited humble  Imitations, under the Description of Originals and Descriptions  and as no Person whoever read  upon a Transparent Orrery was ever the Inventor of one, he feels it his Duty to caution the Public, against being imposed upon by so notorious quackery. 

 Subscription to the Course, Three Lectures, Nine Shillings, Epitome included – tickets transferable 

Subscriptions are received at the Leeds Mercury Office, where may be had an Epitome of the Course . Non- Subscribers Price One Shilling.

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