Master astrologer. Born Leicestershire. Allegedly predicted the Great Fire of London 14 years before it happened. He was accused of having started the fire and was tried but, there being no evidence, he was found innocent. Died at home in Hersham.
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William Lilly
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William Lilly
City of Westminster William Lilly (1602 - 1681) master astrologer, lived in ...
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Royal Society
Also known as the Royal Society of London (for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge). A learned society for science, granted a royal charter by King Charles II. Â Wren was a founding member. The Soc...
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Royal Astronomical Society
Formed as the Astronomical Society on 10 March 1820 with Sir William Herschel as the titular first President. The Royal Astronomical Society is a learned society and charity that encourages and p...
1 memorial
Oliver Heaviside
Born in Camden Town. Aged 12 the family could no longer afford to send him to school so he continued studying on his own. Thus he was largely self-taught, no secondary education or university. In ...
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Geological Society of London
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?
3 memorials
32 Soho Square
Built 1773-5 for Sir George Colebrooke, the design has been attributed to the Adam brothers but it seems that Sir Robert Taylor is more likely. 1776/7 Colebrooke sold No. 32 to Joseph Banks who mov...
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