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Invitation K970521
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Invitation to Westminster Abbey on April 26th 1882. Charles Darwin died on 19th April 1882. He was buried next to the renowned scientist Sir John Herschel and a few feet away from Sir Isaac Newton
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Media ID 1348605
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the captivating image "Invitation K970521" by Historic England Photo Library. This exquisite poster brings a piece of historical charm into your home or office. The image showcases an invitation to Westminster Abbey on April 26th, 1882. A significant moment in history as it was just two days after the death of the renowned scientist, Charles Darwin. Darwin's burial next to the esteemed scientist Sir John Herschel added to the grandeur of this event. Our high-quality poster prints are produced using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details, making each print a stunning addition to any space. Relive history with this beautiful invitation print and add an element of timeless elegance to your surroundings.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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> The Victorian Age
> The 1880s
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, Historic England K970521, captures the poignant moment of an invitation to Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Charles Darwin on April 26, 1882. The renowned naturalist and scientist, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of science, had passed away on April 19, 1882, at the age of 73. The invitation bears the date of the funeral and the location of the hallowed Westminster Abbey, where Darwin was to be laid to rest. The significance of the event is underscored by the fact that Darwin was buried next to two of the greatest scientific minds of all time: Sir John Herschel and Sir Isaac Newton. Herschel, a prominent mathematician and astronomer, was a close friend and mentor to Darwin. Newton, the father of modern physics and mathematics, had laid the groundwork for many of the scientific principles that Darwin built upon in his groundbreaking work on evolution. The image of the invitation offers a glimpse into the solemn and reverent occasion, as well as the profound impact that Darwin's work had on the scientific community and beyond. The invitation serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of Charles Darwin and his contributions to the fields of science and our understanding of the natural world.
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