Search Results for "Crane Court"
Lands and liberties
history of scienceFrom Chelsea College to an agricultural estate in Mablethorpe, Jon Bushell looks at the various properties owned by the Royal Society over the centuries.
Moving house
history of scienceRupert Baker tells the story of the Royal Society's move in 1710 to a house in Crane Court, just off Fleet Street in the City of London.
Karma chameleons
history of scienceDid an Egyptian chameleon, painted by Richard Waller and supposedly owned by Robert Boyle, ever find its way into the Repository of the Royal Society? Louisiane Ferlier looks at the tangled evidence in the archives.
Circus of science
history of scienceVisitors to the Royal Society's home in the eighteenth century included a strongman, a talking dog, and the original snake-oil salesman.
Urban ramblings
history of scienceRupert Baker takes a stroll around London in search of Royal Society connections.
Hooke, Newton, and the ‘missing’ portrait
history of scienceThere are no known portraits of Robert Hooke - but is Isaac Newton to blame? Felicity Henderson weighs the evidence.