Writing tagged: ‘down house’

Newsletter No. 18: ‘Unnecessary irreligious deductions’

Darwin versus Mivart, plus Darwin-related links and book recommendations.
Is Charles Darwin’s house open to the public?

Yes, it is…
Get Down!

The laboratory where Charles Darwin developed his famous theory of evolution is to be the UK’s 2009 nomination for a World Heritage Site.
Coming soon to Down House

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’, English Heritage is unveiling a major new investment programme at Down House.
Darwin puts his foot down

Not impressed with Emma’s choice of wallpaper.
Darwin comes to Downe

On 17th September 1842, Charles Darwin moved into Down House. It was to remain his home for the rest of his life.
Landmark decision

UK government withdraws its nomination of Downe as a World Heritage Site.
Recovered property

Stolen first edition of ‘On the Origin of Species’ recovered.