Plus about three or four years ago, on Wellcome finance if I remember, the
British Library created a map of science in London which, if I remember, was
both institutional and individual, contemporary and historic. It may be
useful in this context - I would guess that Richard Wakeford would be the
best contact. More ambitiously, the street signs of the Latin quarter in
Paris include citations - meaning that they include the dates and profession
of the person the street was named after. This may be useful in stimulating
local interest as well as educating foreign visitors. Lastly, as the
unsuccessful purveyor of an idea called Science City over a number of years,
to remind you that a virtual exploration of London streets could be a
valuable way not only to convey their links with scientists of the past, but
with the science and technology, and products, behind the buildings and
artefacts people see today.
Peter Healey
Science Policy Support Group (SPSG)
1 Birdcage Walk
London
SW1H 9JJ
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From: psci-com: on the public understanding of science
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Smaje ,Dr Laurence
Sent: 03 April 2001 09:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Science in London
Mike Kenward suggests an exhibition of London scientists. A good idea.
Adam Hart-Davis has written a book 'Chain Reactions' published by the
National Portrait Gallery that covers 50 or so major scientists and
engineers many of whom spent their scientific lives in London. The other
thing worth thinking about are the blue plaques that go on houses of famous
people. There aren't enough scientists commemorated in that way. English
Heritage, Westminster Council or the City of London handle proposals as
appropriate.
Laurence Smaje
Medicine, Society and History Division
The Wellcome Trust
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
Tel: +44 (020) 7611 8425
Fax:+44 (020) 7611 8526
www.wellcome.ac.uk
Registered charity number 210183
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From: Michael Kenward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 2 April 2001 12:57
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Science in London
On the way to the Barbican on Friday, I stopped into the Museum of London.
I'd hoped to see bits of the permanent exhibition that I hadn't had time to
see last time around. But I was foiled in this tactic by a new exhibition
that opened the same day. It is all about artists in London over the years.
The exhibition covers something like four centuries and details how the
artistic focus has moved around London over the years. There are examples of
artists work throughout the period.
Why mention this here? Because it would be great to have an exhibition on
scientists in London. It would be smaller than the art bash, and might have
to end with the 19th century, but I'm sure that someone could come up with a
decent show. Maybe the Royal Society?
Can't let the arts mob have all the fun.
MK
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Michael Kenward
Science, Technology, Business Writer
www.michael.kenward.dial.pipex.com
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