Science and the City: The role of women in the science city: London 1650–1800

Women played fundamental roles in the establishment of London as a ‘science city’ in the period 1650–1800. Taking its inspiration from the themes explored in the Science Museum’s new permanent gallery, Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery, this paper explores four broad categories of contribu...

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Main Authors: Jane Desborough, Gloria Clifton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Museum, London 2021-06-01
Series:Science Museum Group Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.sciencemuseum.ac.uk/browse/issue-15/the-role-of-women-in-the-science-city/