Author Archives: Dominic Berry

About Dominic Berry

I am a PhD student studying the history of science at the University of Leeds. My thesis concentrates on twentieth century plant breeding and genetics. I am also interested in Darwin, creationism/ID and good comedy.

Irene Manton and representations of the cell

Those with an interest in the history of cytology will be well aware of the remarkable changes that took place following the arrival of new imaging technologies in the twentieth century, particularly the electron microscope (EM). Questioned by some (such … Continue reading

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Irene Manton – Hidden treasures in the University of Leeds library

One of the HPS museum’s most important aims is to ensure that the university’s scientific heritage is preserved and celebrated. While we possess a great many items ourselves, if our expertise is called for we will work with the collections held … Continue reading

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Collections, Coffee and a weird Creamy Cake thing: Oxford Museum Conference

The Leeds History of Science Museum does not exist. This isn’t true, but it’s a good starting point when trying to explain to someone the status of the museum project. Our new museum Director, Dr. Claire Jones, has to try … Continue reading

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Miall’s Microscopy and the Modelling of more than Mammals

This is Hydrophilus piceus – ‘The Great Water-Beetle’. Of those beetles native to the UK it is second in size only to the stag beetle. What is more, it is the only insect to have been modelled by Friedrich Ziegler. … Continue reading

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Leeds and Seeds

Hello, I thought I would upload my pictures alongside a draft of the script I am writing for the video. I will then expand on this for the display description, so comments on either aspect (video/display description)  will be appreciated. (Any comments … Continue reading

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