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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Geological Society of London
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Eduard Suess
In this house was born Eduard Suess (1831 - 1914) geologist, economist, state...
William Wollaston - lost plaque
We 'discovered' this lost plaque while researching Sir Frederick Hopkins. Fr...
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Sir Charles Parsons
Scientist and engineer. Designed marine turbines. Born 13 Connaught Place, Hyde Park into an aristocratic family. Died on board the liner The Duchess of Richmond, after taking ill in Jamaica.
1 memorial
Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle FRS was an astronomer who held some controversial views. He coined the term"Big Bang", even though he rejected the theory, preferring the "steady-state model". He also believed that...
1 memorial
Admiral Robert Fitzroy
Hydrographer and meteorologist. Born Ampton Hall, Suffolk. He attended the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth and eventually took command of The Beagle, with Charles Darwin as a passenger. In his late...
2 memorials
Bicycle - hobby horse
From the picture source website: "The forerunner of the bicycle, the 'Hobby' or 'Dandy Horse' was invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais in France in 1817. It was introduced to England by Deni...
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George Graham (clocks)
Horologist (clockmaker), maker of scientific instruments, inventor, and geophysicist. Born near Carlisle and left Cumberland in 1688 for London. Joined the Tompion household and workshop in about 1...
2 memorials
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