Hereford Voice Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 'We have lost a National Treasure' Professor Stephen Hawking dies aged 76 and was one of the most brilliant scientists of his generation. The man who made astro-physics understandable His most famous book 'A Brief History of Time' explained the origins of the universe in terms a non scientist could relate to. Published in 1988, A Brief History of Time became a huge hit, selling 10 million copies and being translated into 35 languages. He had visited Hereford several times, most recently in 2015 when the Professor dropped in on a Roller Derby training session and also back in 2014 as one of a party of eminent physicists visiting the city’s cathedral, where they saw the famous Mappa Mundi. Following the cathedral visit, Professor Hawking and his colleagues visited Saxty's bar for a champagne tasting event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Wilson Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 RIP, this is very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Wright Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 RIP, another genius gone but never forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Smith Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 May this man rest in peace, he certainly deserves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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