Physics

Physics seems to be very much in decline in state schools. This is a tragedy.

I was taught physics by Mr. Booth at Minchenden Grammar School in the 1960s. He instilled a knowledge and love in this important subject which I have never lost. So much so, I still keep Nelkon and Parker on my bookshelf so that I can explain phenomena to friends and family.

Interestingly, I once lived in the house built by the great-grandfather of Osborne Reynolds, who was the first Physics professor at Manchester University. A few years ago, I backed a asthma drug delivery device, whose working could only be explained by some of the work Reynolds did around 1900.

Curious.