Royal Society Collection (page 7)

Joseph Banks (1743-1820), English botanist and plant collector, 1802. Banks sailed with Captain James Cook on the Endeavour on his expedition of 1768-1771

Abraham de Moivre
Mathematician Abraham de Moivre. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet, 1778 - 1829. English chemist and inventor of the Davy lamp. President of the Royal Society

Thomas Willis, 1621 - 1675. English neurologist, anatomist and author of the earliest known English work on medical psychology. Willis was a founding member of the Royal Society

Portrait Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek Natural Philosopher
Portrait of Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek, Natural Philosopher and Zoologist in Delft, Portrait of Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), physicist in Delft

Interior view crater Mount Vesuvius eruption
Interior view of the crater of Mount Vesuvius, as it was before the eruption of 1767, Campi Phlegraei.: Observations on the volcanos of the two Sicilies as they have been communicated to the Royal

Plate VI Campi Phlegrae. Observations volcanos
Plate VI, Campi Phlegraei.: Observations on the volcanos of the two Sicilies as they have been communicated to the Royal Society of London, Fabris, Peter, 18th cent

Lord Kelvin, caricature C015 / 6712
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). Caricature of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Kelvin was co-discoverer in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

Edmond Halley, caricature C015 / 6703
Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Caricature of the British astronomer Sir Edmond Halley. Halley is famous for deducing that the comets seen in 1456, 1531, 1607 and 1682 were the same object

Mathematical diagrams, 17th century
Mathematical diagrams. 18th-century journal page with 17th-century diagrams illustrating geometric curves and logarithms. This page is from volume 1 of the 1749 edition of The Philosophical

Horned viper, 18th century

Royal Society frontispiece Thomas Sprat History
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History of England. Meeting at the Royal Society of London. Engraving, 1890. Colored

A Meeting of the Royal Society in Crane Court, London

The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, London

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Soiraa'E at the Royal Society, 1870

The reading out of letters from Franklin to the Royal Society of London is greeted with incredulity and remarks of irony

Isaac Newton, after Samuel Freeman, 18th Century (engraving)
XJF867973 Isaac Newton, after Samuel Freeman, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Banner of the Royal Society of choirs of Ghent, Belgium. engraving 1855

Sir John Bowring (engraving)
XJF2604338 Sir John Bowring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Bowring (1792-1872) political economist

Georges Boole (engraving)
XJF2604336 Georges Boole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Boole (1815-64) English mathematician, professor at Queens College, Cork

Safety lamps designed by Humphry Davy for use by miners
XOS1766096 Safety lamps designed by Humphry Davy for use by miners by Basire, James, the younger (1769-1822); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustrations from the Catalogue of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1886: Shipwreck in the Desert, by Carl Haag

HOOKE: MICROGRAPHIA, 1665. Title page of the first edition of Robert Hookes Micrographia, London, 1665, an early landmark in microscopy containing the first illustration of cells

ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Title page from van Leeuwenhoeks report to the Royal Society, London, England, printed at Leiden, The Netherlands, in 1686

ROYAL SOCIETY, 1843. A meeting of the Royal Society for the promotion of the mathematical and physical sciences, at Somerset, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1843

Charles John Huffam Dickens, FRSA ( 7 February 1812 - 9 June 1870 ), pen-name Boz
Charles John Huffam Dickens, FRSA ( 7 February 1812 - 9 June 1870 ), pen-name " Boz ", was one of the most popular English novelists of the Victorian era

Sir Horace Darwin, F. R. S. (1851-1928), son of the British naturalist Charles Darwin
Sir Horace Darwin, F.R.S. (1851-1928), son of the British naturalist Charles Darwin and a civil engineer. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 268

Banner of the Royal Society of choirs of Ghent, Belgium. engraving 1855

William Bowyer Younger (1699 - 1777)
William Bowyer the Younger (1699 - 1777) known as The Learned Printer, prominent English printer and author. Printer to the House of Commons (1729), the Society of Antiquaries (1726)

Henri Victor Regnault French physicist and chemist (1810-78). He worked with Liebig and succeeded Gay-Lussac as professor of chemistry at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris

Jerome de Lalande, French astronomer
Jerome de Lalande (1732-1807), French astronomer. Joseph Jerome Le Francois de Lalande trained as a lawyer, but also took a keen interest in astronomy

Marine fossils, 18th century C015 / 6064
Marine fossils, 18th-century artwork. An ammonite is at lower right. Ammonites were marine invertebrate molluscs with a spiral shell

Bird specimens, 18th century C015 / 6066
Bird specimens, 18th-century artwork. The hooded crow (Corvus cornix, upper left, also sea-crow ), is found on the Isle of Man

Natural history specimens, 18th century C015 / 6065
Natural history specimens, 18th-century artwork. From top are prehistoric items: a log canoe found in Lancashire, a stone tool, and a copper tool

Hailstones, 18th century C015 / 6063
Hailstones. 18th-century artwork of a flash of lightning and large hailstones killing hares and birds. Artwork from The Natural History of Lancashire, Cheshire

Lord Kelvin, British physicist C013 / 7704
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

Insect Collection of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820)
A collection of more than 4, 000 insects, including butterflies, flies, bugs and moths

Visiting scientific party from the Royal Society on H. M.s Ch
Photographed at Sheerness at the start of the Voyage of H.M.S Challenger (1872-1876), a voyage of scientific discovery funded by the British Government

FRANKLIN: COPLEY MEDAL. The Royal Society Copley Medal awarded to Benjamin Franklin for his experiments in electricity, 1753. Line engraving

EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904). American (English-born) photographer and motion-picture pioneer. Muybridge showing his study of a horse in motion at the Royal Scoiety in London

SAMUEL CLEGG (1781-1861). English engineer and inventor. Fearing an explosion, Sir Joseph Banks and other members of the Royal Society of London flee in terror as Samuel Clegg holds a lit candle

LONDON: ROYAL SOCIETY. Meeting place, from 1710 to 1782, of the Royal Society for the promotion of the mathematical and physical sciences, at Crane-Court, Fleet Street, London, England

LONDON: ROYAL SOCIETY. Meeting room of the Royal Society for the promotion of the mathematical and physical sciences, Burlington House, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1863

ROYAL SOCIETY, 1667. The frontispiece of Thomas Sprats History of the Royal Society, 1667, with Lord Brouncker, the societys first president, seated to the left of the bust of King Charles II

Christopher Wren, English architect
Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect and astronomer. He is best known for having designed St. Pauls Cathedral and other churches in London after the fire of 1666

Alexander Williamson, British chemist
Alexander William Williamson (1824-1904), British organic chemist. Williamson is famous for his work on the synthesis of ethers

Sir William Petty, English physician
Sir William Petty (1623-1687), English physician, surveyor and ship designer. Born in Hampshire, England, Petty travelled to France to study at the age of 13

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"The Royal Society: A Journey Through Time and Discovery" Step into the fascinating world of the Royal Society, where scientific exploration and artistic marvels intertwine. From the mesmerizing Krakatoa sunsets that painted the skies in vibrant hues to the intricate 1883 artworks capturing their ethereal beauty, this society has witnessed wonders beyond imagination. In 1775, Captain James Cook embarked on his legendary voyage as an explorer under the auspices of the Royal Society. His discoveries opened new horizons for mankind and expanded our understanding of distant lands. Benjamin Franklin, a renowned scientist in his own right, became a member of this prestigious society in 1778. His experiments with electricity revolutionized science and paved the way for countless technological advancements we enjoy today. Even snowflakes were not immune to scrutiny by these curious minds during the 18th century. Meticulous research unraveled their delicate structures, revealing nature's artistry at its finest. Mathematical series flourished within these hallowed halls during that same era. Brilliant minds delved into complex equations and formulas that shaped modern mathematics as we know it today. The iconic engraving depicting The Royal Society stands as a testament to centuries of innovation and collaboration among brilliant individuals striving for knowledge. Their collective efforts have propelled humanity forward through leaps in various fields. Not only did this esteemed society endorse lens-grinders in the 1600s but also recognized Richard Kirwan's contributions through an enchanting engraving. These endorsements fostered scientific progress while honoring those who dedicated themselves to advancing human understanding. Medical breakthroughs were no stranger to The Royal Society either; kidney stone research took center stage during the 18th century. Pioneering studies shed light on treatments that alleviated suffering and improved lives around the world. 1698 saw William Dampier join The Royal Society—an intriguing blend of pirate naturalist—a true embodiment of adventure combined with scientific curiosity.