History Collections
Find out more about history collections and History Day

History Collections

Find out more about history collections and History Day

British Association for the Advancement of Science – collections on the history of science 1830-1970

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History Day contributions

 

  • Old world science, new world science: History Day 2020 collection tour (15:00-15:30). Book here: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/events/old-world-science-new-world-science-history-day-19-nov-2020
    What can we learn from “old world science” and how can this shape “new world science”? This session will provide a tour of the British Association for the Advancement of Science – collections on the history of science 1830-1970, an interdisciplinary digital archive tracing the history of British science through the works, thoughts and interactions of the most influential scientists of the time.