Search Results for "John Evelyn"
Christmas trees
history of scienceKeith Moore takes a look at the origins of a festive tradition, as well as scientific studies of trees by Royal Society Fellows John Evelyn and Henry John Elwes.
Sylva and grey
history of scienceFrankie Chappell discovers some important conservation initiatives by Fellows of the Royal Society, featuring the saviour of the Père David鈥檚 deer and the author of a key early work on tree cultivation.
Which is Wyche?
history of science番茄社区 has filled one of the gaps in its presidential portraits collection with a recent acquisition. But who is the lady in the accompanying painting? Ellen Embleton takes a look.
The Collector Earl
history of scienceExplore the Society鈥檚 correspondence from the 1920s, which charts the period in Spring 1925 when the Royal Society held a book sale of over 200 volumes from the Arundel Library.
Divine fermentation?
history of scienceRead about how the Royal Society played a part in the evolution of cider, with numerous papers being submitted about its production and refinement.
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history of scienceAs the Royal Society鈥檚 350th anniversary festivities draw to a close, we鈥檙e starting to plan ahead for a library-themed celebration of our own.