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Discovery and Invention
A Good Morning’s Work
When Joseph Paxton, then just twenty-three, came to Chatsworth as Head Gardener he wasted no time getting settled in.
by William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire 1790-1858
Eureka!
When Archimedes discovered the principle of displacement, he was hot on the trail of a clever fraud.
by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio ?80 BC – ?15 BC
The Spinning Mule
It was not just his own family that wanted to know what Samuel Crompton was doing by night in his quaint Bolton workshop.
by Robert Chambers 1802-1871
Observation, Analogy, Experiment
Sir Humphry Davy explains in simple terms what it is that leads to scientific progress.
by Sir Humphry Davy 1778-1829
Land of Opportunity
Edward III enticed over-regulated Dutch textile workers across the Channel with the promise of English beef and English beauties.
by Thomas Fuller 1608-1661
Liberty and Prosperity
A New Year’s Resolution
Toby ‘Trotty’ Veck used to love hearing the church bells ring the New Year in, but now the chimes make him feel guilty, and afraid for the world.
by Charles Dickens 1812-1870