THEME History of Organisations
Mathematical Society Spitalfields.
Like many of the ‘societies’ of its time the Mathematical Society of Spitalfields, founded in 1717, was run as a club where people of like minded interests could meet, discuss and debate the latest news, views and ideas of their chosen interest, in this case mathematics with a bit of physics thrown in for good…
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The Derby Philosophical Society was founded by Erasmus Darwin when he had to leave his beloved Lunar Society behind in Birmingham.
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The Royal Society for the promotion of natural knowledge is one of Britain’s longest standing organisations, its members some of the worlds most brilliant minds.
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Medieval leprosy was a complicated part of Medieval society. The idea of the leper as being a carrier of disease is too simplistic. The leper was a person who carried the outward mark of sin, whose purgatory on Earth would be rewarded in heaven.
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The British Union of Fascists rose to power under Oswald Mosley in the 1930’s, the riots that ensued in the streets of the East End have something to teach us about the rise of far right politics in today’s political climate.
Read MoreThe Edwardian Era
The Edwardian era lasted only nine years and yet it was an age of social change and political and intellectual brilliance, what happened in this ear to promote such change?
Read MoreThe Great Seals of England
The Great Seals of England, have been attached to important state documents for hundreds of years but what is the purpose and ceremony behind them?
Read MoreHardwicke’s Marriage Act 1754
Hardwicke’s Marriage Act 1754 was necessary to stamp out the problem of clandestine marriages which had become rampant in 17th and early 18th century London.
Read MoreThe Mercers’ Company
The Mercers’ Company is one of the top twelve Livery Companies in the City of London Considered by many to hold first place in the rank of the Livery Companies, the illustrious names on its roll of members, charitable associations and trusts, it can have a justified claim to its position as such. Its corporate…
Read MoreOxford University Map of Colleges
Oxford University Map of Colleges dating back and showing the colleges with a numbered key in 1643. a preview to Intriguing Oxford and Oxfordshire. Follow this new series, starting with this map.
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