Heritage
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All content tagged with keyword 'heritage'
The CHRISTMAS LECTURES have continued annually since 1825, stopping only during World War II. Find information on previous lecturers and topics.
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The inital aim of the Ri was to communicate new scientific discoveries and inventions through public lectures. One of the first priorites of the new Institution was to build a lecture theatre to house them.
The Friday Evening Discourses were started by Michael Faraday in 1825 specifically for Ri members. Most major scientific figures since 1825 have spoken at Discourses alongside authors, historians and musicians.
Chairs of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institution since 1984