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Sir William Withey Gull, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir William Withey Gull, 1878. Gull became physician and lecturer to Guys Hospital in 1856. He resigned due to increased practice in 1867, but remained a consulting physician to the hospital
Sir James Paget, Bart., F.R.S., 1871. Creator: UnknownSir James Paget, Bart., F.R.S., 1871. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. B. Rangel, of an '...eminent surgeon, upon whom the Queen was lately pleased, to confer a baronetcy
Desaguliers, (1683-1744), 1830. Creator: UnknownDesaguliers, (1683-1744), 1830. John Theophilus Desaguliers (1683-1744) British natural philosopher, clergyman, engineer and freemason who was elected to the Royal Society in 1714 as experimental
Martin Folkes, 1742. Creator: William HogarthMartin Folkes, 1742
The Royal Society, frontispiece to Thomas Sprat, "The History of the Royal SocietyThe Royal Society, frontispiece to Thomas Sprat, " The History of the Royal Society of London.", 1667
Raynal, (1713-1796), 1830. Creator: UnknownRaynal, (1713-1796), 1830. Guillaume Thomas Raynall (1713-1796) French writer and man of letters during the Age of Enlightenment, educated as a Jesuit he received priests orders
John Hunter, (1728-1793), 1830. Creator: UnknownJohn Hunter, (1728-1793), 1830. John Hunter (1728-1793) Scottish surgeon and scientist, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine and expert in anatomy who became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1767
Flatman, (1635-1688), 1830. Creator: UnknownFlatman, (1635-1688), 1830. Thomas Flatman (1635-1688) English poet and miniature painter, educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford
Folkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Creator: UnknownFolkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Martin Folkes (1690-1754), English antiquary, numismatist, mathematician, and astronomer educated at Clare College, Cambridge and elected as a fellow of the Royal Society
Davies Gilbert, (1767-1839), 1835. Creator: UnknownDavies Gilbert, (1767-1839), 1835. Davies Gilbert (1767-1839) British engineer, author, and politician, educated at Penzance Grammar School and Pembroke College, Oxford
Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: UnknownMead, (1673-1754), 1830. Richard Mead (1673-1754) English physician and Epidemiologist whose work led to an understanding of transmissible diseases
Edward Jenner M. D. (1749-1823), 1830. Creator: UnknownEdward Jenner M.D. (1749-1823), 1830. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) English physician and scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccine, known as the father of immunology
Herschel, (1738-1822), 1830. Creator: UnknownHerschel, (1738-1822), 1830. William Herschell (1738-1822) German-born British astronomer, composer and brother of fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel
Flamstead, (1646-1719), 1830. Creator: UnknownFlamstead, (1646-1719), 1830. John Flamsteed (1646-1719) English astronomer educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, who made the first recorded observations of Uranus
Colinson, (1694-1768), 1830. Creator: UnknownColinson, (1694-1768), 1830. Peter Collinson (1694-1768) Fellow of the Royal Society, avid gardener and friend of John Bartram who was in correspondence with Benjamin Franklin about electricity
Cavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Creator: UnknownCavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Tiberius Cavallo (1749-1809) Italian physicist and natural philosopher, became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1779
Sir J. Banks, (1743-1820, 1830. Creator: UnknownSir J. Banks, (1743-1820, 1830. Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) English naturalist, botanist, and patron of the natural sciences
T. Astle, (1735-1803), 1830. Creator: UnknownT. Astle, (1735-1803), 1830. Thomas Astle (1735-1803) English antiquary and palaeographer, in 1766 admitted as a fellow of the Royal Society
A meeting of the Royal Society in Crane Court, Fleet Street, London, 18th century, (c1880). Isaac Newton is in the Presidents chair and the mace of the Royal Society, granted to it by Charles II
The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). The Royal Society, (also known as the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge), occupied Crane Court, Fleet Street
Thomas Pellet, MD, c1725. Artist: William HogarthThomas Pellet, MD, c1725. Physician Thomas Pellett (c1671-1744) was a member of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal Society and, from 1725, a freemason (Bedford Head Lodge)
Ladies night at the Royal Society, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, 17th century Dutch scientist and microscopy pioneer, c1870. Artist: W SteelinkAntoni van Leeuwenhoek, 17th century Dutch scientist and microscopy pioneer, c1870. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to
Professor William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908), British physicist and electrical engineer, 1893. Artist: W&D DowneyProfessor William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908), British physicist and electrical engineer, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London)
A letter letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Sir Hans SloanePart of an original letter letter from John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, to Sir Hans Sloane
House occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Artist: C J SmithHouse occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
Robert Lowe (1811-1892), British politician. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852, Lowe served as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Arundel House, Strand, 17th century, (1908). In the Middle Ages Arundel House was the town house of the Bishops of Bath and Wells
John Smeaton, 18th century English civil engineer, (c1850). Smeaton (1724-1792) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society after presenting several papers on instruments and mechanical subjects
John Hunter, 18th century Scottish surgeon, (19th century). Artist: GH AdcockJohn Hunter, 18th century Scottish surgeon, (19th century). Hunter (1728-1793) delivered a unique series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery, which attracted many famous students
Robert Lowe MP, mid-late 19th century. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852, Lowe (1811-1892)
Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, British statesman, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & GalpinRobert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, British statesman, c1890. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852
Robert Lowe, MP, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldRobert Lowe, MP, 1878. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852, Lowe served as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Andrew Clark, Senior Physician to the London Hospital, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldAndrew Clark, Senior Physician to the London Hospital, 1878. Clark served as physician to the London Hospital from 1866 to 1886
Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldHugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. After serving as a member of the Government of Victoria, in Australia, Childers returned to Britain and, in 1860, was elected as MP for Pontefract
Richard Owen, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldRichard Owen, 1878. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology
Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. In 1879 McClintock was appointed commander in chief on the North America and West Indies station. This was his last active service
John Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJohn Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. After leaving Scotland for London in 1844 he constructed four large steamships, the Teviot, Tay
Sir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. After returning to England in 1854 from an Arctic expedition he was promoted lieutenant, served for two years in the Mediterranean
William Bowman, Fellow of the Royal Society, 1880. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWilliam Bowman, Fellow of the Royal Society, 1880. In 1839 he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professor Edward Frankland, 1880. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldProfessor Edward Frankland, 1880. He became professor of chemistry in 1850 at the Royal College of Engineers, and in 1865 became professor of chemistry at the Royal School of Mines
John Hall Gladstone, President of the Chemical Society, 1880. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJohn Hall Gladstone, President of the Chemical Society, 1880. He lectured at St Thomass Hospital from 1850 to 1852. In 1853 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Society
Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of Westminster, 1880. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldArthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of Westminster, 1880. He became dean in 1864. He was a great traveller and travelled extensivley in Europe, America and Asia
Sir Joseph Banks, English naturalist and botanist, (1886). Artist: W MacleodSir Joseph Banks, English naturalist and botanist, (1886). Banks (1743-1820) took part in Captain James Cooks first great voyage of discovery (1768-1771)
John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Artist: Francis HollJohn Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Hunter (1728-1793) gave a series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery, which attracted many famous students, including Edward Jenner
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, (1813). Artist: J ChapmanAntoni van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, (1813). It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens
John Smeaton, English civil engineer, (1833). Artist: R WoodmanJohn Smeaton, English civil engineer, (1833). Smeaton (1724-1792) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society after presenting several papers on instruments and mechanical subjects
Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor, late 19th century. Obverse of the Royal Society Davy medal, nstituted in 1877 and awarded annually for an outstanding recent discovery in chemistry
Thomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Artist: George VertueThomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Willis (1621-1675) was the first in modern times to notice the sweetish taste of diabetic urine in diabetes mellitus
John Wilkins, 17th century English cleric and astronomer. Wilkins (1614-1672) became Bishop of Chester in 1668. One of the founder members of the Royal Society
Gresham College, London, 1739. Gresham College was established in 1597 in the mansion of Sir Thomas Gresham in Bishopsgate under the terms of his will
Courtyard of Gresham College, London, 18th century. Gresham College was established in 1597 in the mansion of Sir Thomas Gresham in Bishopsgate under the terms of his will
Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society (PRS), botanist, 1800s. Artist: Thomas PhilipsJoseph Banks, President of the Royal Society (PRS), botanist, 1800s. Banks travelled to Newfoundland in 1766 on an expedition to collect plants
Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. Artist: George VertueThomas Willis, physician, 1742. To the left of his portrait are parts of a skull and a diagram of the spine and ribcage. To the right are several books
Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch microscopist, c1810. Artist: John ChapmanAnton van Leewenhoek (1632-1723) Dutch microscopist, c1810. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens
Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, 1723. Artist: Abraham de BloisAnton van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, c1660. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens
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
