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Darwin's scientific research Collection: On the Origin of Species K970323

On the Origin of Species K970323
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Title page of " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Galapagos finch J970105

Galapagos finch J970105
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Galapagos finch drawn by John Gould. Plate 34 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Map of the world with annotations by Darwin J970111

Map of the world with annotations by Darwin J970111
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. A map of the World with annotations by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Beetle display case J970134

Beetle display case J970134
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Beetle display case

Darwin's scientific research Collection: On the Origin of Species K970334

On the Origin of Species K970334
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Spine of " On the Origin of Species " by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080

Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " The Beagle in the Murray Narrow, Tierra del Fuego " watercolour by Conrad Martens

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Graxirex Galapagoensis J970102

Graxirex Galapagoensis J970102
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Plate 2 from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle Part III Birds" Hawk. Bird of prey

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Measuring instrument N100226

Measuring instrument N100226
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Designed by Horace Darwin in 1870 this instrument was made to measure the movements of the Worm Stone

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090136

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090136
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Charles Darwins notebooks N080593

Charles Darwins notebooks N080593
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. An open page of one of Charles Darwins Beagle voyage notebooks

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Charles Darwins notebooks N080592

Charles Darwins notebooks N080592
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two of Charles Darwins Beagle voyage notebooks

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Darwins letters, manuscripts and notebooks N080591

Darwins letters, manuscripts and notebooks N080591
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Detailed view of Darwins worktable with letters, manuscripts and notebooks on display

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Darwins letters, manuscripts and notebooks N080590

Darwins letters, manuscripts and notebooks N080590
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Detailed view of Darwins worktable with letters, manuscripts and notebooks on display

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Down House, cupboard under the stairs J980016

Down House, cupboard under the stairs J980016
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. Items stored in the cupboard under the stairs. For many years Darwin was too reticent to publish his theory

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Mocking Bird K030079

Mocking Bird K030079
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of Mocking Bird " Mimus Trifasciatus". " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle Part III Birds" Plate XVI

Darwin's scientific research Collection: The Old Study, Down House N080408

The Old Study, Down House N080408
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study. View of Darwins microscope in front of his shelf and draws

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Box containing beetles J970133

Box containing beetles J970133
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Box containing beetles and beetle fragments

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Pistol J970130

Pistol J970130
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Double-barrelled pistol. Taken on the Beagle voyage

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens J970120

Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens J970120
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle J970097

Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle J970097
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Title page of " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle Part II Mammalia"

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Geospiza Magnirostris K030082

Geospiza Magnirostris K030082
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of two finches " Geospiza Magnirostris" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XXXVI. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Sylvicola Aureola K030081

Sylvicola Aureola K030081
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of two finches " Sylvicola Aureola" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XXVIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Felis Pajeros K030076

Felis Pajeros K030076
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a Pampas Cat " Felis Pajeros" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate IX. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Didelphis Brachyura K030065

Didelphis Brachyura K030065
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of an Oppossum " Didelphis Brachyura" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate XXXII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Mus Flavescens and Arenicola K030059

Mus Flavescens and Arenicola K030059
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of mice " Mus Flavescens and Arenicola" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate XIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Felis Yagouarondi K030058

Felis Yagouarondi K030058
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a cat " Felis Yagouarondi" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate VIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Canis Antarcticus K030056

Canis Antarcticus K030056
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a wolf / fox " Canis Antarcticus" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate IV. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia K030054

Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia K030054
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia" engraving from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part I Fossil Mammalia". Plate XI

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Skull of Toxodon K030053

Skull of Toxodon K030053
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Side View of the Skull of Toxodon" engraving from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part I Fossil Mammalia". Plate II. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Frogs K030073

Frogs K030073
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of frogs including " Pleurodema Darwinii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part V Reptiles". Plate XVII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Lizards K030072

Lizards K030072
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of lizards including " Naultinus Grayii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part V Reptiles". Plate XIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Cofsyphus Darwini K030069

Cofsyphus Darwini K030069
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of a fish " Cofsyphus Darwini" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part IV Fish". Plate XX. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Vespertilio Chiloensis bat K030055

Vespertilio Chiloensis bat K030055
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a bat " Vespertilio Chiloensis" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate III. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin K970312

The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin K970312
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Title page of " The Descent of Man" Vol II, by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Rhea Darwinii J970109

Rhea Darwinii J970109
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of an ostrich " Rhea Darwinii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XLVII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020035

Charles Darwins notebook N020035
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Front cover of one of Charles Darwins notebooks from the " Beagle " voyage

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020033

Charles Darwins notebook N020033
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Front cover of one of Charles Darwins notebooks from the " Beagle " voyage

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Chimpanzee. Illustration from Expression of Emotions... by Darwin K970320

Chimpanzee. Illustration from Expression of Emotions... by Darwin K970320
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Illustration of Chimpanzee monkey from " Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals " 1872 by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020023

Charles Darwins notebook N020023
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two pages of text from one of Charles Darwins note books from the " Beagle" voyage

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Darwins Beagle Diary K990368

Darwins Beagle Diary K990368
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Charles Darwins journal. Also known as the Beagle Diary. June 1834 pages 460-461

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Galapagos finch J970106

Galapagos finch J970106
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Illustration from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" part 3

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Galapagos finch J970104

Galapagos finch J970104
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Plate 7 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

Darwin's scientific research Collection: The Beagle Laid Ashore K970309

The Beagle Laid Ashore K970309
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Illustration from " Adventure & Beagle Surveying Voyages" Vol II. Beagle Laid Ashore, River Santa Cruz

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Barnacles K970315

Barnacles K970315
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Plate I " Balanus Tintinnabulum" showing barnacles from " A Monograph on the Sub Class Cirripedia" by Charles Darwin

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Darwins Telescope J970128

Darwins Telescope J970128
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Telescope and case. Inscribed " This Telescope was used by Charles Darwin during his voyage in the Beagle"

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Darwins Microscope J970114

Darwins Microscope J970114
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Microscope

Darwin's scientific research Collection: Compass with Darwin signature J970123

Compass with Darwin signature J970123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A gold compass with the signature " C Darwin "

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