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  • 1932, Rankine creates artificial snow in the lecture theatre

    History of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES

    The CHRISTMAS LECTURES have continued annually since 1825, stopping only during World War II. Find information on previous lecturers and topics.

  • Who we are

    The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Find out more .

  • History of the Ri public lectures

    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.

  • Photograph of audience leaning over the lecture theatre gallery, 1890s

    History of the RI Friday Evening Discourse

    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.

  • Margaret Boden, Chair of Council 1993

    Chairs of the Board of Trustees since 1984

    Chairs of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institution since 1984

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