I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939. Martin Ryle bradfieldcollegeeducate Change image and share on social
In 1959 the University recognized our work by appointing me to a new Chair of Radio Astronomy. Martin Ryle appointastronomychair Change image and share on social
I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children. Martin Ryle bearchildseptember Change image and share on social
We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself. Martin Ryle boatbuilddesign Change image and share on social
In 1947 I married Rowena Palmer, and we have two daughters, Alison and Claire, and a son, John. Martin Ryle alisonclairedaughter Change image and share on social
In 1948 I was appointed to a Lectureship in Physics and in 1949 elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College. Martin Ryle appointcollegeelect Change image and share on social
During the war years I worked on the development of radar and other radio systems for the R.A.F. and, though gaining much in engineering experience and in understanding people, rapidly forgot most of the physics I had learned. Martin Ryle developmentengineerexperience share on social