Hooke Collection

Illustration of Hookes Law on elasticity of materials, showing stretching of a spring. Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English scientist and inventor, formulated his law in 1676

Flea illustration
Page 201 from Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses (1665) by Robert Hooke

HOOKE: LOUSE, 1665. A louse, as seen by Robert Hooke with his microscope. Copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia, 1665

Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703) English scientist. Title page of a 1745 edition of his work Micrographia
529157 Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703) English scientist. Title page of a 1745 edition of his work Micrographia, detailing his observations through various lenses

New Lodge or White Lodge, Richmond Park, seat of Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. Hunting lodge designed by the Earl of Pembroke for King George I

Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content by Anderson 8, Dr. Robert Hooke 9, 10, Dr. Hale 11, James Ferguson 12, 13

Foldout illustration of a louse on a strand of hair from Micrographia
5668985 Foldout illustration of a louse on a strand of hair from Micrographia about observations through a microscope by Robert Hooke published in 1665 by Hooke

West Dorset DT8 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT8 3

London - The Monument (to the Great Fire of London designed by Robert Hooke) at the end of Pudding Lane. Date: circa 1903

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London. The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane was an anatomy theatre designed by Robert

Old Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Old Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750, (c1872). View of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in London dating back to the 13th century

Entrance to the Haberdashers Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1830. The almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. View from the east of the almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Illustration of Hookes Law on elasticity of materials, showing stretching of a spring, 1678. Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English scientist and inventor, formulated his law in 1676

Universal joint invented by Robert Hooke, 1676. Hooke (1635-1703) devised this joint to allow directional movement of astronomical instruments. From A Description of Helioscopes by Robert Hooke

James Gregory, 17th century Scottish mathematician and astronomer. In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

Frozen materials viewed by English microscopist Robert Hooke, 1665. Observations of several kinds of frozen figures showing frozen urine (1), snowflakes (2) and ice flakes (4, 5, 6)

Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensitive Plant, 1665
Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensible (Sensitive) Plant, 1665. Hooke was the first to use the word cell to describe the honeycomb nature of cork

Hookes microscope with condenser for concentrating light, 1665. From left to right above are his barometer, refractometer for measuring refractive power of liquids, and lens-grinding machine

Illustrations from English microscopist Robert Hookes Micrographia, 1665. 1: underside of a stinging nettle leaf; 2: beard of wild oat used in Hookes hygrometer; 3: section of head of wild oat; 4

Flea, wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect, 1665. The human flea (Pulex irritans) can transmit plague. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Louse clinging to a human hair, 1665
Human Louse, a wingless parasitic insect, 1665. The human louse, a wingless parasitic insect, is now known to be a vector for epidemics of typhus. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Air pump built for Robert Boyle by Robert Hooke, 1660. Robert Boyle (1627-1691) was a physicist and chemist who carried out many experiments on air, vacuum, combustion, and respiration

Grey drone-fly, observation XXXIX from Hookes Micrographia, 1664. Artist: Robert Hooke
Grey drone-fly, observation XXXIX from Hookes Micrographia, 1664. Micrographica contains prints of some of the specimens Hooke viewed under the compound microscope that he designed

Louse clinging to a human hair in Hookes Micrographia, 1665. Robert Hooke was born on the Isle of Wight, and studied at Oxford University

JAN BAPTISTA VAN HELMONT (1579-1644). Flemish physician and chemist. Presumed portrait, formerly considered to be a portrait of English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Drawing of a flea by Robert Hooke
Flea. Drawing of a flea done by Robert Hooke and published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London, which was founded in 1660

ROBERT HOOKE 1635 - 1703
ROBERT HOOKE English scientist. Author of Micrographia (1665), in which he published results of his microscopic investigations

Robert Hooke / Microscope
Robert Hookes microscope

James MacAdam 1801 - 61. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

Edward Jones Smith. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

George Benn 1801-82. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

William Rowan. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

John Rowan s
John Rowan 1787-1858 (c.1830s). Hooke, Richard 1820-1908. Date: 1830s (circa)

Dr. James Patterson 1810-69. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

William Herdman 1777 - 1855. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

Michelia Cathcartii, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver)
Michelia Cathcartii, H.f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Cyrtosia Lindleyana, H. f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver)
Cyrtosia Lindleyana, H.f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Decaisnea Insignis, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver)
Decaisnea Insignis, H.f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Begonia Cathcartii, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Paris Polyphylla, Smit. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Hodgsonia Heteroclita, Hook. fil. et Thoms. (Female plant). Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Larix Griffithii, H. f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker
Larix Griffithii, H.f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

A. Vaccinium Salignum, H. f. et T. ; B. Vaccinium Serpens, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H
A. Vaccinium Salignum, H.f. et T.; B. Vaccinium Serpens, H.f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Aucuba Himalaica, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver)
Aucuba Himalaica, H.f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Meconopsis Simplicifolia, H. f. et T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Meconopsis Nepalensis, dc. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

Aeschynanthus Peelii, H. f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver)
Aeschynanthus Peelii, H.f. & T. Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood) (1817-1892), (Engraver), Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911), (Author), 1855

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"Hooke: A Glimpse into the Microscopic World and Beyond" Step into the fascinating world of Robert Hooke, a brilliant scientist whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Through his groundbreaking work, Hookes Law on elasticity of materials came to light, beautifully illustrated by the stretching of a spring. Delve deeper into Hooke's microscopic explorations as he unveils the hidden secrets of nature. Witness his astonishing observations through illustrations like the intricate structure of a louse seen under his microscope, captured in an exquisite copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia in 1665. Marvel at Hooke's pioneering use of microscopy to examine cork cells, forever immortalizing them as "cellulae" - marking their first mention in history. The delicate engravings from Robert Hookes Micrographia transport us back to this pivotal moment in scientific discovery. Venture beyond microcosms and explore grand landscapes that captivated Hooke's imagination. From New Lodge or White Lodge nestled within Richmond Park to West Dorset DT8 3 Map showcasing picturesque countryside beauty, experience nature through Hooke's eyes. Witness how innovation transcends time with 18th-century hygrometers designed for measuring humidity levels – a testament to Hooke's influence on scientific instruments throughout history. Unfold pages filled with awe-inspiring illustrations such as a louse perched delicately on a strand of hair from Micrographia – reminding us that even tiny creatures can hold great wonder when observed closely. Travel through time and space as we encounter iconic landmarks like London's Monument and The College of Physicians in Warwick Lane. These historic sites bear witness to Hooke's lasting impact on society and science alike. Discover glimpses into daily life during Hooke’s era with depictions like Old Bethlehem Hospital in Moorfields or the entrance to Haberdashers Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London.