The first geological society in the world, inaugurated in The Freemasons' Tavern. Founded by 13 men having dinner on Friday the 13th. Is this why the earth is in such a mess?
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Geological Society of London
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Geological Society of London
Geological Society of London 13 November 1807, the first geological society ...
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Eduard Suess
In this house was born Eduard Suess (1831 - 1914) geologist, economist, state...
William Wollaston - lost plaque
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William Curtis
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scientific life assurance
Equitable Life, the world's oldest mutual insurer, started business in 1762 in the parsonage of St Nicholas Acons in Nicholas Lane. It pioneered scientific life assurance by basing premiums on age ...
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Admiral Robert Fitzroy
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Ada Countess of Lovelace
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