MP, Fiona, welcomes HRH Duke of York to Jodrell Bank
On Friday 7th October, Fiona Bruce MP welcomed His Royal Highness the Duke of York to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in her constituency as part of a one day business trip to the North West.
The Prince toured the Observatory before planting a tree, which commememorated his visit.
Over the past year Fiona has been pleased to support Jodrell Bank in its application to be the UK’s candidate for the international competition to host the Square Kilometer Array Project Office and for consideration of World Heritage Status.
Earlier this week, Jodrell Bank was unveiled as part of a set of commemorative stamps issued by Royal Mail which celebrates ‘UK A – Z’[1]. ‘J for Jodrell Bank’ will be available for purchase from Thursday.
Fiona said:
‘I was delighted to welcome Prince Andrew to my constituency to this internationally renowned facility, which 50 years after such an exciting scientific development continues to be at the forefront of worldwide developments in astrophysics.
Jodrell Bank can be seen from so many vantage points within my constituency and is a fantastic visitor attraction. I hope the Duke’s visit, which recognises the international significance of Jodrell Bank, will inspire more people to see what such an exciting and [1] For each letter of the alphabet an iconic landmark of the UK is assigned, ranging from ancient to modern and from spiritual to spectacular; but each has an essential presence in the nation's fabric. www.royalmail.com
