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Darwin’s London

Saturday 16 May, 10am-6pm Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons and Grant Museum of Zoology

From London's influence on the young Charles Darwin to the effect of Darwinian theory on the reshaping of the city, this day of talks will offer an entertaining and enlightening insight into the relationship between man and metropolis. Leading experts in social history, evolutionary biology and the history of science will explore the places, people and institutions in London which were important to Darwin's work, as well the effect of Darwin’s theory on the lives of Londoners.

Coinciding with the bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of his most famous publication, On the Origin of Species, Darwin's London will interest anyone who wants to know more about Darwin, his scientific work and his social context.

Jointly organised by the Grant Museum of Zoology at UCL, at the site of Darwin’s London home - and the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, the event will also include visits to both museums which were important centres for the study of natural history in Victorian London

Programme
Talks take place at the Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE

Introduction: Why Darwin matters Professor Steve Jones, UCL

London in Darwin’s time
Professor Lynda Nead, Birkbeck College, London

What was Darwin doing in London?
Dr John van Wyhe, University of Cambridge

Darwin in London: homes and haunts
Dr Joe Cain, UCL

Darwin’s London friends and foes
Dr Jim Endersby, University of Sussex

Social Darwinism in London
Professor Greta Jones, University of Ulster

Plus a private view and drinks reception at the Grant Museum of Zoology, UCL.

Price: £35/25 concessions (students and over 60s).

Ticket includes refreshments, light lunch and a wine reception.
For more information or to book call 020 7869 6560.