Thomas Henry Espinell Compton Espin 1858 - 1934 was an amateur astronomer of world renown, as well as a cleric. He was descended from our other 'famous Espins', the educationalist Thomas and artist John, both of Holton cum Beckering near Wragby, Lincs.
Vicar of The Saints Philip and James Church in Tow Law, Durham from 1888, T.H. Espin's scientific and astronomical work has been widely praised as of huge importance.
His life is recorded in a book: 'The Stargazer of Tow Law' (ISBN 0-9519036-0-8) published by the Tow Law Local History Group who can be contacted at 27 Attlee Estate, Tow Law, County Durham, DL13 4LG