The Swift Canadian Co. factory where Bert Topham worked.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Note by EBriggs on Tue, 2013-10-08 13:45: Intersection of Keele and St. Clair.

Bert Topham looking through his nautical sextant, circa 1940. Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert's sextant was generously donated to the Society by Lynn Kirk in 2013.

Bert Topham with his 6" refractor in Castlefield Observatory, circa 1940.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert Topham working on a mirror, circa 1940.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert Topham at his telescope, circa 1940. Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert Topham and his nautical sextant at Castlefield Observatory, circa 1940.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert Topham's Castlefield Observatory, circa 1940.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.

Bert Topham with his nautical sextant at his Castlefield Observatory, circa 1940.  Photo courtesy of Lynn Kirk.