For several years now the Institute of Physics has had a programme to commemorate scientists who have made notable contributions to physics by erecting plaques at their homes or othr buildings associated with their work. This programme runs throughout Great Britain and Ireland and is organised through our regional branch structure. On average 2-3 plaques are unveiled each year. My colleagues can provide a complete listing if required - please reply to me NOT to the list.
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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.
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From: Michael Kenward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 2 April 2001 12:57
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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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