1823 1913 Collection

Rhacophorus, Tree frog
Tree Frog from Sarawak. Drawing of a tree frog by Alfred Russel Wallace - hand coloured. Drawn looking down onto the back of the frog spread out showing webbed feet

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly

Ejecting an intruder
Plate opposite page 297 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Megachile pluto, Wallaces giant bee

Beetle specimens from the Wallace collection
Specimens collected by Alfred Russel Wallace now held in the Natural History Museum London

Frederick F. Geach and Alfred Russel Wallace (right)
Photographed in 1862 this photograph shows Wallace with Frederick Geach, a mining engineer, who Wallace met in Timor in 1861. Geach became one of Wallaces closest friends

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly
Specimen drawer of golden birdwing butterflys, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace

Entomological Specimens from the Wallace Collection
Display showing differences in colouring between male and female butterflies of the same species. Wallace believed that males fight to compete for females but that female choice was not a factor

Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913) Welsh-born British naturalist. From Edward Clodd Pioneers of Evolution, London, 1908

Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913) c1895. Welsh naturalist whose memoir, which Darwin saw in 1858, caused Darwin to modify his theory of evolution

Barra do Rio Nego (present day Manaus) from the fort, 1851. Drawing by Alfred Russell Wallace

Letter from A. R. Wallace to his mother, 28 May 1854
Page 2 of a letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to his mother about sending beetles to his agent Mr Stevens, future travel plans and his daily routine as a collector, dated May 1854

Letter from A. R. Wallace to his mother, 30 April 1854
Page 3 of a letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to his mother describing the people and wildlife of Singapore, staying with a missionary and the progress of his assistant Charles, dated April 1854

Portrait of a Gentleman study
Opening page of The Malay Archipelago, The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of travel with studies of Man and Nature. By Alfred Russel Wallace, 1874

Back page of Wallace - Darwin paper, with Wallaces notes
WP7/9 - Back page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

Chalceus nigrotaeniatus
From Pencil drawings by Alfred Russel Wallace

My house at Bessir, in Waigiou
Page 532 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

The Malay Archipelago
Title page of The Malay Archipelago, The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of travel with studies of Man and Nature. By Alfred Russel Wallace, 1874

Letter from Darwin to Wallace dated November 23 1880
Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library of The Natural History Museum

Ali - Wallaces Malay Boy
Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Natives of Aru shooting Paradisaea apoda, greater bird-of-pa
Plate opposite page 443 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Malay Archipelago (1874)

The birthplace of Alfred Russel Wallace
Photograph from My Life - A record of events and opinions (1908) by Alfred Russel Wallace

Chaetodon sp. butterflyfish

Gymnotus carapo, banded knifefish

Pterygolichthys gibbiceps, sailfin pleco
Plate 53 from Vol 4 of a notebook by Alfred Russel Wallace

Ancistrus gibbiceps, Knu

Natural Selection
First edition of The Theory of Natural Selection (1870) by Alfred Russel Wallace open at its title page

Wallaces butterflies
Display box of butterflies collected by Alfred Russel Wallace during his expedition in the Malay Archipelago

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Dobbo in the Trading Season
Plate opposite page 472 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Mammalia (class), mammals
Plate 11 from The Geographical Distribution of Animals, with a study of the relations of living and extinct faunas as elucidating the past changes of the Earths surface, by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1876

Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern
Page 83 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Map of the Malay Archipelago
A map from The Malay Archipelago (1874) by Alfred Russel Wallace

Portrait
Photograph from the Wallace collection held in the Natural History Museums Archive, reference WP15/3/5. The subject of the portrait is not known

Letter from Frank Roberts to Alfred Russel Wallace, February
Letter from Frank Roberts of the Croydon Natural History Society giving details on Alfred Russel Wallaces connections with the society and his proposal that women should be permitted to join

Entomological Specimens
Specimens collected by Alfred Russel Wallace now held in the Natural History Museum London

Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
WP7/9 Title page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

The notebooks of Wallace

Catfish
Drawing no 114 by Alfred Russel Wallace

Letter from Wallace to Gould
Letter to the ornithologist John Gould from Alfred Russell Wallace, written in Sarawak in 1859

Notebook of Alfred Russel Wallace
Notes and illustrations on the insects and birds by Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) observed in many different locations around the Malay Archipelago

Forest giant sketched near Para
Drawing by Alfred Russel Wallace during December 1848

Characteristic Animals of New Guinea. Plate illustrated by Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)

Characteristic Mammals of Borneo. Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913)

Wallaces beetles
Display of beetles collected by Alfred R. Wallace during his expedition in the Malay Archipelago

Australasia book cover
Front cover of Australasia by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1893

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"1823-1913: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Wallace's Legacy" Step into the captivating world of 1823-1913, where nature unfolds its secrets and Alfred Russel Wallace leaves an indelible mark. In this remarkable era, even intruders are swiftly ejected from the realm of science. Witness the graceful Rhacophorus, a tree frog leaping through lush canopies with unparalleled agility. Its vibrant hues mesmerize as it dances among emerald leaves, a testament to nature's artistry. Behold the Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly, fluttering delicately amidst tropical blooms. Its wings shimmer like molten gold in sunlight, enchanting all who gaze upon its ethereal beauty. Travel to New Zealand and immerse yourself in breathtaking scenes adorned by extraordinary avian creatures. Marvel at their unique plumage as they soar across vast landscapes - a symphony of colors against azure skies. Delve into history through letters penned by Wallace himself - a visionary whose contributions shaped our understanding of natural sciences. His words echo with wisdom and curiosity that transcends time. Explore entomological specimens meticulously collected from the renowned Wallace Collection. Discover Megachile pluto, Wallaces giant bee - an awe-inspiring creature believed lost for decades until rediscovered within his legacy. Gaze upon beetle specimens that unveil intricate patterns and astonishing diversity found within Earth's smallest inhabitants. Each specimen tells a story of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity. Meet Frederick F. Geach standing alongside Alfred Russel Wallace; two minds united by their passion for unraveling nature's mysteries. Their collaboration embodies the spirit of scientific exploration that drives us forward today. Revisit Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly once more - an emblematic species symbolizing his profound impact on our understanding of biodiversity conservation. His tireless efforts continue to inspire generations worldwide.