Search Results for "John Smeaton"
Smeaton's beacons
history of scienceVida Milovanovic discovers a fascinating connection between lighthouses and the Royal Society.
The nearly man
history of scienceAinsley Vinall tells the story of the astronomer Alexander Aubert FRS, the subject of an oil painting recently purchased by the Royal Society.
Prints for Christmas!
history of scienceA look at some of the festive gift options available in the Royal Society Print Shop.
Brains in a ferment
history of scienceRupert Baker finds tales of beer and brewing in the archives of the Royal Society, along with a poisoned dagger and some tricky handwriting.
Route canal
history of scienceKeen towpath rambler Jon Bushell looks at the construction, decline and resurrection of the Basingstoke Canal, and the possible involvement of Royal Society Fellow John Smeaton.
Explosive tales from Waltham Abbey
history of scienceRupert Baker visits the Royal Gunpowder Mills and discovers historical links to several Fellows of the Royal Society.