Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join our curators and other experts as they share stories of the people, places, objects and ideas that reveal how science shaped London, and London shaped science.
Speakers include:
* Alexandra Rose—Curator of Earth Sciences and Curator of Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery, Science Museum
* Dr Alison Boyle—Keeper of Science Collections, Science Museum
* Keith Moore—Head of Library and Information Services at The Royal Society
* Professor Simon Schaffer—Professor of History of Science, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge University
* Dr Philippa Hellawell - Early Modern Records Specialist (18th Century) at The National Archives
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Join our curators and other experts as they share stories of the people, places, objects and ideas that reveal how science shaped London, and London shaped science.
Speakers include:
* Alexandra Rose—Curator of Earth Sciences and Curator of Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery, Science Museum
* Dr Alison Boyle—Keeper of Science Collections, Science Museum
* Keith Moore—Head of Library and Information Services at The Royal Society
* Professor Simon Schaffer—Professor of History of Science, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge University
* Dr Philippa Hellawell - Early Modern Records Specialist (18th Century) at The National Archives
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Thank you for watching. Your support makes events like this happen. As we emerge from the pandemic we need your support now more than ever. We will continue our mission to ignite curiosity through thought-provoking and inspiring virtual events and talks just like this one. Your help large or small will make a huge difference – thank you.
You can donate to the museum here: bit.ly/319vOf4
