Secret Kensington Walk
On Saturday 07 September 2024 Past Master, Martyn Wheatley, organized another fun and fascinating history walk for twenty-one SIM members around Kensington. Photo taken by John Caunt.
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Welcome to our Company
We are a charitable community of makers and users of scientific instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students.
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Connect to Prosper
For the first time ever at the Lord Mayors Show WCSIM, UKAS, NPL & BSi. combined to provide a float at the Lord Mayor’s Show in 2023.
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Charitable and Educational Trust
Our education and charitable trust has been built up over the years through regular donations from Liverymen and from generous endowments.
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Moving forward, giving back
We have a thriving apprenticeship programme and we also support post graduates and post doctoral students.
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A very social livery company
Our members get together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship.
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is one of the modern livery companies. We are a charitable community of makers and users of instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students. We come together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship.
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Cornish Award 2024
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