Darlington, Co Durham

Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles

William Herschel (1738-1822) visited the home of Sir Ralph Milbanke, Halnaby House, near Darlington, in 1760, and composed two symphonies there. He also gave performances there in 1761. At the time, he was head of the Durham Militia Band.

The Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles was created by David Singmaster.
The original site is at THIS LINK.