Thomas Fowler and his Thermosiphon (Bideford Branch)

Born 1777 in Great Torrington, Thomas Fowler was an inventor whose most notable invention was the thermosiphon. This forms the basis of early hot water and central heating systems and a surprising range of applications even today. He patented this in 1828 and the first system was installed at Bicton House, the home of Baron John Rolle a year later.

The talk will be given by local author, Pamela Vass.