Writing tagged: ‘charles darwin’
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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.
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A Secular Thought for the Day
I’ve just posted my entry for the National Secular Society’s ‘Secular Thought for the Day’ competition on my personal website.
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The Darwin Bicentennial Oak, 4 years on
Four years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden. I am pleased to report that it is doing well, and has now grown into a magnificent, erm, small sapling.
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12-Feb-1834: Darwin’s 25th birthday, Patagonia
How Charles Darwin spent his 25th birthday.
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10-Jan-1860: Darwin to Lyell
On 10th January 1860, Charles Darwin wrote to his good friend the geologist Charles Lyell, humorously describing mankind’s ancestor.
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Book review: ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’ by L.R. Croft
Shamelessly perpetuating a Darwinian myth.
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25-Dec-1833: The HMS Beagle Olympics
On Christmas Day 1833, the crew of HMS Beagle held their own ’Olympic Games’ at Port Desire in Patagonia.
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Loads-a-Darwins!!
Some Darwin tenners earlier today.
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Book review: ‘What Mr Darwin Saw’ by Mick Manning & Brita Granström
What Charles Darwin saw on his massive, amazing journey!
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Book review: ‘The Curious Mind of Young Darwin’ by Sarah Bellis, Caroline Cook & Jenni Taylor
A Darwin-themed activity book for children.
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Film review: ‘Creation: the true story of Charles Darwin’
An entertaining film (if you ignore the paranormal nonsense).
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Did my ancestor know Charles Darwin?
Over the years, I have received a number of Darwin-related queries from amateur genealogists…