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November 2019
The Many Faces of Erasmus Darwin
Join us for Museums at Night and find out more about Erasmus Darwin by meeting some of the people who knew him. Mrs Inge, whose son William was treated by Erasmus and survived, despite being declared "in the hands of God" by Dr Wilkes of Willenhall. John Lunn, the servant, with tales to tell of dissections. Doctor Small, friend and fellow member of the Lunar Society. Mary Parker, mistress of Erasmus, initially employed to look after his son after the…
Find out more »Dr D’s Science Club- fireworks:physics and chemistry
Dr D's Science club for children aged 7-11 years. One adult may attend with their children if they wish. This month we have a return visit from Mark, who will help children to discover the sciences of fireworks.
Find out more »Christmas needle punching class
Learn the basics of needle punching and create a beautiful reindeer/ face of a deer which can be used as a cushion or wall hanging. All materials supplied together with tea and coffee. The class should take approximately 2 hours.
Find out more »Friends of Erasmus Darwin House Bridge Club
Join the 'Friends' at their fortnightly bridge club. £3.50 For details please call Jayne on 01543 253326
Find out more »A mighty master of unmeaning rhyme: Erasmus Darwin and the Romantic Poets by Paul Whickman, Derby University
Lord Byron's dismissal of Erasmus Darwin as 'That mighty master of unmeaning rhyme' (English Bards and Scotch Reviewers (1809)), belies Darwin's status as one of the leading poets of his age. This lecture considers the significance of Darwin's relationship to the poets of the Romantic period. Not only was Darwin's poetry read by writers such as Coleridge and Byron, others such as Percy and Mary Shelley were strongly influenced by him. Dr Paul Whickman, Derby University.
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