Dr. Ingrid Pollard – Residency and Research Partner 2021-22
Display 6th August 2022 - 29th October 2022
Book of the Month: David Gregory and Euclid
September's Book of the Month blog was written by Library Volunteer Edward Maunder, and looks into Scottish mathematician David Gregory and his commentary on Euclid's Elements - one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics.
Light on the Green Appeal
We would like to invite you to support our Light on the Green Appeal by joining us for an autumn party at the Institution on Thursday 13th October at 6pm. Book tickets and donate here.
Lifelong learning and community programme
Join in with our programme of events and workshops for all ages in October, November and December 2022
The Great Exhibition – 170 years on
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations opened in Hyde Park, London, on 1st May 1851. It was spearheaded by Prince Albert and members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (later the Royal Society of Arts), including Sir Henry Cole. The Crystal Palace - an incredible cast iron and glass structure, measuring 1848 feet long and 454 feet wide – was constructed in just nine months. The Great Exhibition was to be a ‘wonder of the world’ – a celebration of international industrial design and technology with exhibits from all corners of the earth. But, principally, it was to be a grandstand for Britain and for British manufacturing.
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