London People - People from London
Find out more about people who have influenced or have been influenced by London.
Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of Accession 2009
2009 is the 500 year anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Find out about the celebrations in the London area.
2009 is the 500 year anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Find out about the celebrations in the London area.
Henry VIII
Henry VIII is most well-known for being a larger than life character of British royal history who had numerous wives and brought about the Reformation (break away from the Catholic Church).
Henry VIII is most well-known for being a larger than life character of British royal history who had numerous wives and brought about the Reformation (break away from the Catholic Church).
Charles Darwin 200th Anniversary 2009
2009 is a double anniversary for Charles Darwin. It's the bicentenary of his birth (12 February 1809) and 150 years since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' in November 2009. This is a round up of places to visit in London where you can celebrate London's Darwin connections.
2009 is a double anniversary for Charles Darwin. It's the bicentenary of his birth (12 February 1809) and 150 years since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' in November 2009. This is a round up of places to visit in London where you can celebrate London's Darwin connections.
Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882)
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection completely changed our way of thinking. At the time it was commonly believed that God created the world in seven days, as described in the bible. He was able to explain that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors through the process he called natural selection.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection completely changed our way of thinking. At the time it was commonly believed that God created the world in seven days, as described in the bible. He was able to explain that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors through the process he called natural selection.