Lecturer Collection (page 6)

Arkady Migdal, Russian physicist
Arkady Beinusovich Migdal (1911-1991), Russian physicist, giving a lecture. Migdal was born in Lithuania. He worked in the fields of particle and quantum physics

Illuminated star chart, 19th century
Illuminated star chart, being used to show amateur astronomers the position of the stars. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892)

Nitrogen triiodide, 19th century
Nitrogen triiodide experiment. Apparatus being used to produce the sensitive contact explosive nitrogen triiodide. A feather is being used to handle the material to avoid it exploding

Hydrogen conductivity, 19th century
Hydrogen conductivity experiment. Electrical current (wires at bottom) is being passed through a platinum wire connecting two electrodes. In air the platinum wire glows due to resistance

Water boiling experiment, 19th century
Water boiling experiment. This experiment demonstrated the principle that paper and cardboard will not burn as long as the energy of a flame is being used to boil water instead

Invisible writing, 19th century
Invisible writing. Etching of invisible writing being carried out using sodium hypochlorite (then known as Javelle water or Javel water), an alkaline disinfectant more commonly known as bleach

Safety lamp, 19th century
Safety lamp. The gauze and design being used here is based on the work done on safety lamps by the British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy. The Davy lamp was first developed in 1815

Preparation of ozone, 19th century
Preparation of ozone. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Gas diffusion experiment, 19th century
Gas diffusion experiment. Hydrogen gas is produced from a chemical reaction at left. Since hydrogen is a small and light gas molecule

Capillary repulsion, 19th century
Capillary repulsion demonstration. The ball at top centre is balancing on the meniscus of a water column produced by surface tension and capillary action

Electroscope experiment, 19th century
Electroscope experiment. This simple version of an electroscope, designed to detect electric charge, is described as a glass flask with a stopper containing a metal rod

Magic lantern display, 19th century
Magic lantern display, showing the 7 June 1891 eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples, Italy. The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector

Pascals Principle demonstration, 1889
Demonstration of Pascals Principle. This principle stated that pressure exerted on a liquid or gas is transmitted equally to all parts of that liquid or gas

1850 Richard Owen zoologist lecturing
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) Caricature from Punch 1850, captioned " A scientific institution during a lecture of an eminent savan " (sic)

Alessandro Achillini, Italian philosopher
Alessandro Achillini (1463-1512). 16th Century portrait of the Italian philosopher and physician Alessandro Achillini, from his publication Opera omnia (1568)

1849 John Stevens Henslow, Darwins tutor
1849 John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796-16 May 1861), crop of lithographic portrait by Thomas Herbert Maguire as part of the Friends of the Ipswich Museum scientific portrait series

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Sir Humphry Davy, British Chemist (17 December 1778 - 29 May 1829). Engraving by Scriven 1833 after painting by Lawrence c. 1821

Michael Faraday, British physicist
Michael Faraday (1791-1867). Statue of the British chemist and physicist Michael Faraday. Faradays major work included suggesting the concepts of electric and magnetic fields

Nicolas Lemery, French chemist and pharmacist
Nicolas Lemery (1645-1715), French chemist and pharmacist. After studying as an apothecary at various universities, Lemery moved to Paris where he established a profitable pharmaceutical business

Andreas Vesalius, Dutch anatomist
Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), Dutch anatomist. Vesalius was born at Brussels into a family of physicians. After early education in Brussels he studied at the universities at Louvain and Paris

George Dawson, Lecturer
GEORGE DAWSON Nonconformist churchman, statesman and popular lecturer active on behalf of many worthy causes such as the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

PIRANDELLO
LUIGI PIRANDELLO Italian novelist, dramatist and lecturer

Henry Drummond / Postcard
HENRY DRUMMOND Scottish evangelical writer and lecturer; sought to reconcile Christianity with Darwins Theory of Evolution

Helen Keller
American author and lecturer, Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), blind, deaf and mute from the age of 19 months; with her tutor, Anne Sullivan Macy, and the actor Joseph Jefferson

Albert Smith / Cdv
ALBERT RICHARD SMITH English writer, alpinist and lecturer (especially at the Egyptian Hall in London)

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Scene at a university in Germany, with tutor and three students

John Thelwall
JOHN THELWALL English writer, reformer and lecturer on elocution

Isabella Lucy Bird
ISABELLA LUCY BIRD English traveller, lecturer and writer. First woman fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1892

Egyptian Sarcophagus
Oats grown from seeds found in the sarcophagus of an Egyptian priest of circa 700 BC, displayed by lecturer Rob Roy

Helen Keller / Piano
HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968), American author and lecturer who was left blind, deaf and mute at the age of 19 months, seen here listening to a piano

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"Exploring the Skies: Amelia Earhart, a Trailblazing Lecturer" Step back in time to 1926 when Amelia Earhart, the fearless aviator and lecturer, was captured in this captivating black and white photo. Here she is seen training in a plane in Boston, showcasing her determination to conquer the skies. A true pioneer for women's rights, Earhart shattered gender norms and inspired countless individuals with her lectures on aviation. "Muriel Matters: The Courageous Suffragette Turned Lecturer" Meet Muriel Matters, a suffragette who fearlessly fought for women's right to vote. This remarkable woman not only took part in protests but also used her platform as a lecturer to spread awareness about gender equality. Her powerful speeches ignited change and paved the way for future generations of activists. "A Glimpse into Neolithic Life: Catalhoyuk Unveiled by an Enigmatic Lecturer" Transport yourself back thousands of years as you witness Catalhoyuk through the eyes of an enigmatic lecturer. This vast Neolithic settlement comes alive as they delve into its mysteries and unveil its secrets. Step into their lecture hall and embark on a journey through time. "Dante's Oxford Odyssey: An Artistic Encounter with Max Beerbohm" Immerse yourself in Dante Alighieri's world as he graces Oxford University during his visit in 1904. Captured beautifully by artist Max Beerbohm, this sepia-toned photograph showcases Dante engaging with his audience during a lecture at one of England's most prestigious institutions. "The Universal Rescue Mission Caravan: E. H Smith Inspires Change Through Lecture" Witness E. H Smith from Sheffield taking center stage as he passionately lectures about the Universal Rescue Mission Caravan project. With dedication and fervor, Smith educates audiences about humanitarian efforts that aim to alleviate suffering worldwide. His words ignite hope within hearts far beyond the lecture hall. "Unleashing the Power of Knowledge.