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Geological Society of London

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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...

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William Wollaston - lost plaque

We 'discovered' this lost plaque while researching Sir Frederick Hopkins. Fr...

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James Maxwell

James Maxwell

Developed the electromagnetic theory, unifying previous unrelated results. Born Edinburgh. Professor of Natural Philosophy at King's College London, 1860 - 65. Died Cambridge. Buried near Castle Do...

Person, Science, Scotland

2 memorials
John Wesley Judd

John Wesley Judd

Born Portsmouth. Geologist. Educated and taught at the Royal School of Mines. Died at 30 Cumberland Road, Kew.

Person, Science

1 memorial
Sir Humphry Davy

Sir Humphry Davy

Chemist. Born Penzance. Wrote "Researches, Chemical and Philosophical". Discovered potassium, sodium, barium, strontium, etc. Invented the safety lamp for coal miners.

Person, Science

1 memorial
National Physical Laboratory

National Physical Laboratory

The NPL's history page concentrates on their work (e.g. they weighed Concorde, no mean feat) rather than their buildings.  NPL began its life housed in the former royal residence, Bushy House, in B...

Group, Science

3 memorials
Edward Somerset, second Marquess of Worcester

Edward Somerset, second Marquess of Worcester

Courtier and scientist. Called Lord Herbert. Catholic. In the court of King Charles I.

Person, Politics & Administration, Science

1 memorial