Arthur Kett Barclay

Arthur Kett Barclay (20 June 1806 – 20 November 1869) was a member of the Meteorological Society.

Biography

Early life Barclay attended Harrow School after a period of private tutoring. At the age of twenty (in 1826) he joined Barclay, Perkins & Co. brewers of Southwark, London. He travelled through Europe between 1829 and 1833.

Marriage and children Arthur married Maria Octavia Wright (ca. 1806–??) on an unknown date and had the following children.

Robert Barclay (1837–1913) Reverend Charles Wright Barclay (1853–1926)

Astronomy In 1848 Arthur Kett Barclay built his own astronomical observatory at Bury Hill, Dorking, Surrey. The revolving dome was made by Ransomes & May of Ipswich and the eight-inch (203mm) aperture refracting telescope was by Troughton & Simms of London

Philosophical and/or political views Barclay supported the Conservative Party, but "would never consent to be brought forward as a candidate". He was also a magistrate and deputy lieutenant for the county of Surrey.

Published works

Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions Fellow of the Geological Society from 1827 Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers in 1840 Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society from 1840 Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society from 1845 Member of the Meteorological Society from 1850 Fellow of the Royal Society from 1852

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