Photo Mug : Darwin / Home / Downe / Kent
Home Decor from Mary Evans Picture Library
Darwin / Home / Downe / Kent
Charles Darwins home at Downe, Kent
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 575872
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10013738
1809 1882 Darwin Downe Places Trellis Verandah
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring a stunning image of Charles Darwin's beloved home at Downe, Kent, from Mary Evans Picture Library's extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This high-quality mug showcases the captivating "Darwin / Home / Downe / Kent" photograph, allowing you to enjoy a personal connection with history every morning. Perfect for tea or coffee, this sturdy mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a practical and thoughtful gift for any history or science enthusiast. Bring a piece of the past into your daily routine with this beautifully designed Photo Mug from Media Storehouse.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tranquil beauty of Down House, the beloved home of Charles Darwin in Downe, Kent, England, where he spent the last 18 years of his life. Built in 1842, the red-brick Victorian house with its distinctive verandah became synonymous with the groundbreaking scientific discoveries of one of history's most influential thinkers. Darwin, born on February 12, 1809, is depicted here in the company of his wife Emma, enjoying a moment of respite on their verandah. The trellis-covered arbor, adorned with climbing roses and ivy, offers a serene retreat from the bustling world outside. The lush garden, teeming with a variety of plants and flowers, reflects Darwin's deep appreciation for the natural world and its intricacies. Down House, now a Grade I listed building, holds immense historical significance as the place where Darwin developed and refined many of his theories, most notably the theory of evolution by natural selection, as outlined in his seminal work, "On the Origin of Species," published in 1859. The house is also where he conducted extensive research on pigeon breeding, earthworms, and the mechanisms of insectivorous plants. Today, Down House stands as a testament to Darwin's enduring legacy and continues to attract visitors from around the world who seek to gain a deeper understanding of his groundbreaking ideas and their impact on the scientific world. This photograph, taken in 1882, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a moment when one of history's greatest minds found solace and inspiration in the beauty of his garden at Downe, Kent.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.