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A Cabinet of Curiosities
- Presents a collection of Victorian microscope slides, plus information on the history of microscopy in the UK and Europe.
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British Society for the History of Mathematics
- Exists to promote research into the history of mathematics and its use at all levels of mathematics education. Includes meeting notes, extensive resources and details of forthcoming events.
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British Society for the History of Radiology
- Provides details of membership and events, with a collection of articles, and video and photo galleries.
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British Society for the History of Science
- An association of people interested in the histories of science, technology and medicine and their relationship with society. Includes information about membership, conferences and publications, a directory of institutions, and details of their outreach and education activities.
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Christianity and the Rise of Science
- An extended article sets out to demolish myths that Christianity was inimical to the development of science.
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History of Medicine
- The Open University describes their research and courses in the fields of early modern medicine in Britain and Europe, and the nineteenth-century politics of public health in Britain.
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History of Psychology Centre
- A guide to the British Psychological Society’s archive and library, research and teaching in the history of psychology, and their programme of public engagement activities; includes resources and information about their projects.
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The MacTutor History of Mathematics
- Provides an archive of resources on the history and development of mathematics, with a collection of biographies.
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Medical History and Humanities at the Wellcome Trust
- Describes the Trust's support for research into medical history and humanities. Includes details of schemes and awards, with a guide to some of their current projects.
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Muslim Heritage
- A UK-based educational project to disseminate and promote understanding of Muslim heritage and its contribution to science, technology and civilisation. Provides a library of historical resources, details of events, and contacts.
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NAHSTE Project (Navigational Aids for the History of Science, Technology and the Environment )
- A partnership of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Heriot Watt Universities to open up their collections of archives and manuscripts. Includes a library of biographies, a virtual museum of documents, photographs and soundclips, and a catalogie of their collections.
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The Needham Research Institute
- A centre in Cambridge for the study of the history of East Asian science, technology and medicine. Provides a guide to their resources, seminars and workshops, and publications, with a background to Dr Joseph Needham and his work.
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Oral History of British Science
- Information about a British Library project to create an archive for the study and public understanding of contemporary science through an oral history fieldwork programme.
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The Royal Society Centre for History of Science
- Maintains a number of collections and archives covering the history of the society, its members, and 350 years of scientific development.
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Royal Society Picture Library
- Presenting pictures from the Royal Society's library, designed to help those exploring the history of science.
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Science History Publications Ltd
- Academic publishing company that specialises in journals in history of science and in particular the history of astronomy. Includes an archive of journal contents, and a listing of books published.
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Society for the History of Astronomy
- Membership society for astronomy historians; features news, outreach opportunities and details of current projects and special interest groups.
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Tomorrow's World Archive
- Extensive archive of clips from the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme, which ran from 1965 for nearly 40 years and attempted to predict the future of science and technology.
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Trailblazing
- An interactive timeline celebrating 350 years of scientific endeavour, launched to commemorate the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary. Includes a collection of articles.
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United Kingdom Slide Rule Circle
- Society for those interested in the collection and use of slide rules.
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Veterinary History Society
- Aims to foster all aspects of veterinary history; includes details of membership and their journal, with contacts.
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