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Exeter History Pamphlet
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Rutherford’s Nuclear Atom, Manchester
Chemical Landmark plaque to mark the centenary of Rutherford’s nuclear atom The presentation took place in the Conference Centre, University Place, Manchester University on Monday 8th August 2011 as the opening part of the Rutherford Centennial Conference organised by the … Continue reading
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Schunck Building, University of Manchester
Halfway down Burlington Street stands the Schunck Building, part of a 1904 extension to the University of Manchester. Its unusual history captures how, at the turn of the twentieth century, the focus of scientific activity was shifting from private individuals … Continue reading
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Owens College and the Technical School, Manchester
By the 1850s Manchester’s central district was fully commercial. The Infirmary was remodelled, losing its sprawl of allied charities, gaining a portico and clock tower as a solid civic monument. On the streets around Piccadilly, the warehouses were becoming grander, … Continue reading
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Manchester Infirmary, Manchester
The Manchester Infirmary in Piccadilly was the main focus for established and incoming doctors. Its leading surgeon, Charles White, was an authority on midwifery and a noted teacher. Its leading physician, Thomas Percival, was a key member of the Unitarian … Continue reading