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James Watt and The Lunar Society: An exhibition of books from the Watt Collection
The Watt Collection in the Science Museum Library consists of 118 titles covering a range of subjects from chemistry to Christianity. The collection was owned by James Watt (1736-1819) and is associated with the garret workshop of his home in Heathfield, Birmingham. This is an exhibition of books from the... -
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Japan and the West: Exploration and Inspiration
Until 1853 Japan existed in virtual isolation. The earliest contacts came with European traders and missionaries. After 1639 the Dutch were the only Europeans allowed to trade with Japan. However contacts between the Dutch and Japanese were extremely limited. Various physicians working for the Dutch carried out important scientific work...Wyatt, Nick
technology, trade, Japan, exhibition, Europe, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and medicine
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Women in Science in Europe: Exhibits from the Science Museum Library
This booklet comprises the text and exhibit labels for the exhibition “Women in Science in Europe: Exhibits from the Science Museum Library”, 20 November 2000 to 27 February 2001, together with a list of sources. -
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Music in the Science Museum Library and Archives
A show-and-tell of music in the Dana Research Centre and Library.Wyatt, Nick
scientific instrument, patents, library , music, musical instrument, ballooning, sing, electronic music studio, exhibition, archive, and musical glasses
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Love and Sexualities in the Science Museum Library and Archives
A show-and-tell of works by LGBTQ+ authors and those that explore the notion of sexuality in the Dana Research Centre and Library.Wyatt, Nick
library, sexuality, LGBTQ+, exhibition, gender, love, and archive