In which a friend beyond measure arranges a behind-the-scenes visit to the Natural History Museum to see fossils collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage.
Writing tagged: ‘natural history museum’
19-Apr-1882: The death of a hero
After decades of mysterious ailments, and a short, final illness, Charles Darwin died at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of Wednesday 19th April 1882, at Down House, Downe, in Kent.
Serendipity do dah!
Pleasing coincidence in Darwin photo file number.
God endorses Darwin!
Statue of Charles Darwin bathed in heavenly light.
Erm... I think not
Minor howler on Darwinian fridge magnet shock!