Category Archives: Invention and discovery

Fine china

Posted on October 26, 2012 by V. Lacey

Ooh, lovely, a Royal Doulton china catalogue, I thought as I picked this up. Then I opened it and realised that well, it’s not the sort of china you put roses in … In fact, it’s called a Catalogue of … Continue reading →

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Is there life on Venus?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by V. Lacey

In June this year, many cast their eyes (safely through filters) towards the Sun to catch a glimpse of one of the most extraordinary celestial events visible in the solar system; the transit of Venus. The image of the silhouette … Continue reading →

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The hottest gadgets

Posted on April 27, 2012 by V. Lacey

Do you remember Mr Weasley in the Harry Potter books, who collected plugs and electrical gadgets? I was never tempted to do so until I saw pictures of the early twentieth century gadgets advertised in Winter’s pie magazine printed during … Continue reading →

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