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The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address in the theatre, 1864. 'The New Theatre Royal...was erected...upon the site of the former theatre, built by Mr. Dance, R. A., in 1805, and destroyed by fire...The present edifice was designed by Charles J. Phipps, F.S.A., architect; the auditory will seat commodiously 1750 persons; it has three tiers of boxes and galleries above the pit...The stage arrangements are elaborate and elegant, the house was crowded on the great evening meeting of the inauguration, many ladies being present. The more distinguished members of the association were seated on the stage, which was elegantly fitted up and lighted with gaseliers...[the President] Sir Charles Lyell read his Address with excellent emphasis, and evidenced what Sir William Armstrong described as Sir Charles's talent of "imparting the charm of lucid and elegant language to the communication of ideas." The address was not so much a synoptical view of the progress of all branches of science as an independent contribution to one of them - namely, a monograph on the Bath Waters: their history, the geological theories of their origin, and the geological phenomena to which such agencies are believed to contribute'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of science and academia - The British Association at Bath in 1864. Sir Charles Lyell, renowned geologist and President of the association, is seen delivering his presidential address with eloquence and grace at the New Theatre Royal. The grandeur of the theatre, designed by architect Charles J. Phipps, provides a fitting backdrop for this significant event.
The image depicts a scene filled with distinguished members of the association seated on the stage, surrounded by elegant gaseliers illuminating the space. The audience, including many ladies, fills every seat in anticipation of Sir Charles's address. His talent for imparting complex ideas with clarity and elegance is evident as he speaks on the geological phenomena surrounding Bath Waters.
Sir Charles's address is not merely a summary of scientific progress but a deep dive into one specific topic - a monograph on Bath Waters and their geological significance. His expertise shines through as he delves into theories of origin and contributions to geological phenomena.
This print serves as a visual time capsule, capturing an important moment in scientific discourse and showcasing Sir Charles Lyell's brilliance as both a scientist and communicator. It stands as a testament to the dedication to knowledge-sharing that defines The British Association at Bath in 1864.
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