Science in 17th-Century England
Michael Hunter discusses works uncovering a period of scientific revolution.
Science & Technology
Joseph Wright of Derby - Painter of the Industrial Revolution
K.Z. Cieszkowski on the visual chronicler of scentific and industrial developments in the 18th century Midlands.
Cottage Industry and the Factory System
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain when it did? How quickly and decisively did it transform industrial technology, class relations and living standards?
The Natural History Museum
'A kind of apotheosis of terracotta', the Natural History Museum has been open for a hundred years as a scientific institution to serve the huge lay audience who are knowledgeable about nature and eager to learn more. Robert Thorne reflects on how, in its centenary year, the museum's architectural perfection is under threat.
The Pre-Industrial Sources of Power: Power From the Sea
Walter Minchinton, with assistance from the late Peveril Meig, looks at the potential of the ocean - from tidal mills to power stations.
The Pre-Industrial Sources of Power: Wind Power
Walter Minchinton traces the use and advantages of the windmill.
The Pre-Industrial Source of Power: Water Power
Norman A.F. Smith explores the use through history of the water-mill and dams.