I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children. Martin Ryle bearchildseptember 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
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
I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939. Martin Ryle bradfieldcollegeeducate 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
We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself. Martin Ryle boatbuilddesign Change image and share on social
