Margaret Bryan

Preceptress. Astronomer. Entrepreneur.

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

Goodness! @SocHistAstro have featured me on the cover of their journal - 'The Antiquarian Astronomer'!  I am most humbly obliged to them for publishing an essay by @NikkiLee143 revealing new information about my life and family. A riveting read if I do say so myself! xox MB

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

"Let me entreat you, my dear pupils, to imitate the harmonious effusions of nature, by being uniformly kind to each other..."

Happy International Womens Day! #IWD2026

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

The least portion of light that we can describe by a line is called a ray. This is made up of innumerable particles following in a straight line, yet at a great distance from each other; for if they immediately succeeded, they would destroy instead of aiding the organ of sight.

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

'Natural objects, when properly contemplated, continually admonish us in the important science of Divine Wisdom, leading us to consider our situation in this sublunary state, our connection and dependencies, the duties required of us, and the exertions we are capable of making.'

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

That I am deemed worthy of presenting a work of science to Your Royal Highness, is a circumstance in the highest degree flattering to my abilities - for such a distinction would not have been permitted on slight pretensions. (Lectures on Natural Philosophy, 1806). #History #Astronomy

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

'The more we consider the intricacies of the sublime sciences of Astronomy and Mathematics, the more do we admire the superior sagacity and perseverance of those who have gone extensively into those investigations..'

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Every month is women's history month on #womensart1 ! 💙

[Jane Austen @janeaustenlit]

What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.
#JaneAusten #Letters1796

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

Eternally grateful to Henry Mutlow, Engraver to the King, for bringing to life the designs and drawings in my second book 'Lectures on Natural Philosophy'. This one, illustrating principles of Hydraulics, was drawn by my talented daughter, Sarah.

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

Happy #SummerSolstice and National Seashell Day! 🐚I can't wait to watch the sun set from Margate promenade following a delightful vist to the @shellgrotto

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

@18thCent_Kitty @V_and_A Exquisite!

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

@artistsmakers @lunatraktors @ivan007 @betterussell @PlayfulAnytime @masa_kepic @emma_lee_moss @alanwdenyer @JonMorter You connected me with the local press - I felt like an 18th century debutante again, thank you.

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

Praise be 🙏 The Royal Observatory Greenwich have featured me on their website. Please take a look! I can't wait to tell you more about my life soon. xox MB https://t.co/nDMjrdaRrh

[Margaret Bryan @MargBryan1836]

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