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21st Century Past Masters
Large collection of articles on history's most famous scientists and inventors. Includes profiles of Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
www.21stcentury.co.ukArkwright, Richard - Cotton King
Father of the 'satanic' mills of the industrial revolution. Info on his spinning machine, child-labour practices, and a biography.
www2.exnet.comBell, Alexander Graham - Inventor of the Telephone
Get the background facts on the man who developed a device that has changed the world. Features a simple explanation of Bell's experiments.
www.mada.org.ilBessemer, Sir Henry - Man of Steel
Meet the 19th-century inventor of a new-and-improved steel-making process, and learn about some of his less famous inventions.
www2.exnet.comBragg, Sir William Lawrence - Physics Nobel Laureate
Awarded the prize in 1915 for his work with X-rays, on crystal structure. Find info on his acclaimed partner too.
www.almaz.comChalloner, Thomas - Alum
Henry VIII, toasted seaweed, and stale human urine are the cast in this Yorkshire drama about a dyeing industry. Find out about Challoner's role.
www2.exnet.comCopernicus, Nicolaus - MacTutor History of Mathematics
First to state that the sun is the center of the universe, this astronomer developed the Copernican Theory. Includes links references and quotes.
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.ukCrapper, Thomas - Toilet Flusher
Discover the history of the royal flush, through the exploits of a Doncaster plumber. Biography and good links provided.
www2.exnet.comDalton, John - Colour Blindness
Find out about the mathematician who first described the symptoms of colour-blindness, based on his own observations. With links too.
www2.exnet.comDavy, Humphry - Spartacus
Find a biography and image of the Penzance-born chemist who invented a safety lamp for use in coal mines.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
