John Dobson Collection

Remembrance day at Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. 11th November 1962

The Great Central Railway Station at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Central Railway Station at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850....on the 30th of July last, his fellow-townsmen and friends entertained [British engineer Robert Stephenson] at a banquet

Tynemouth, Northumberland - the Harbour, from the Priory, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Tynemouth, Northumberland - the Harbour, from the Priory, 1850. View...from the Priory walls, [showing] the harbour, with [John Graham] Lough's colossal statue of Lord Collingwood in

St Cuthberts Church, Shotley Bridge, Benfieldside, Durham (engraving)
5233569 St Cuthberts Church, Shotley Bridge, Benfieldside, Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cuthberts Church, Shotley Bridge, Benfieldside)

Eldon Square, a public square in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. 6th June 1962

The war memorial at Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. 15th November 1946

The band of the Kings Royal Hussars who are touring the North East, playing in Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. 4th September 1963

Good weather brings many people to Eldon Square to bask in the sun during their lunch break. Newcastle. 3rd August 1954

People watching a lunch time concert by the group Bullfrog in Eldon Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. May 1971

Lilburn Tower, Northumberland, home of the Collingwood family, c1880. The house was designed by John Dobson in Elizabethan style and built between 1828 and 1842

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John Dobson was a pioneering amateur astronomer who revolutionized stargazing with his invention of the Dobsonian telescope. Born in 1915, Dobson's passion for astronomy led him to create a simple and affordable telescope design that made it easier for people to observe the night sky. Dobson's telescopes became popular among amateur astronomers due to their low cost and ease of use. He believed that everyone should have access to the wonders of the universe, and his telescopes helped make that possible. In addition to his contributions to astronomy, Dobson was also known for his unconventional lifestyle. He lived as a monk for several years before leaving the monastery to pursue his passion for science. Despite never receiving formal training in astronomy or engineering, Dobson's innovative designs earned him recognition within the scientific community. His legacy lives on through the countless individuals who continue to explore the cosmos using his telescopes. John Dobson passed away in 2014 at the age of 98, but his impact on amateur astronomy will be felt for generations to come. He will always be remembered as a visionary who opened up new horizons in our understanding of the universe.