Events: detail
Domesticating electricity
- Speaker:
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Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds
- Starts:
- April 04, 2008 at 01:00 pm
- Ends:
- April 04, 2008 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society Library, , 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom
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Description
The electrification of Britain at the turn of the 20th century inspired not only fascination and puzzlement but also fear and revulsion. This talk looks at the controversies about the nature and applications of electricity, especially at women’s role in taming electric lighting to make it aesthetically suitable for domestic usage.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
The lecture is free but registration is required. To register please phone the Royal Society Library on 020 7451 2606.
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- Domesticating electricity
