Posts Tagged ‘residences’
12 St James’ Square, London, United Kingdom
An unsung hero lived in this house – Ada, Countess of Lovelace, who was probably the first computer programmer in the world. [Read More]
Ian Fleming’s House, London, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming moved into 16 Victoria Square just as his first novel was being published in 1953, with the title “Casino Royale”. [Read More]
Wheatstone’s House, London, United Kingdom
Charles Wheatstone, who gave his name to the Wheatstone Bridge, a method of testing electrical resistance, lived here. [Read More]
Goldfinger’s House, London, United Kingdom
This modernist house in Hampstead’s Willow Road was designed by Ernö Goldfinger in 1939 and has been the subject of much debate throughout the years — including a scathing attack from Ian Fleming, which resulted in the Goldfinger name becoming best known as a [Read More]
49 Kew Green, London, United Kingdom
49 Kew Green, Kew is the official residence of the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been home to some of the world’s most influential botanists in its time. [Read More]
Spring Grove House, London, United Kingdom
This grade II-listed building was once home to Joseph Banks, one of the most influential scientists of the 18th and 19th century, who leased it in 1779 and purchased it in 1808. [Read More]
32 Soho Square, London, United Kingdom
Sir Joseph Banks bought his home at 32 Soho Square in 1776 or 1777, settling down there and turning it into a hub of scientific enquiry. [Read More]
42 Rutland Gate, London, United Kingdom
Sir Francis Galton lived here between 1858 and 1911, during which time he had an immense impact on scientific life. [Read More]
7 Bruce Grove, London, United Kingdom
Luke Howard lived on this street in the final years of his life and died here in 1864 — it is now recognised that Howard completed the most comprehensive weather experiments in history during his life. [Read More]
48 Welbeck St, London, United Kingdom
Thomas Young was a physician on this street from 1799, at number 48 (now marked by a Blue Plaque). [Read More]
