Regency Science and Invention: Siderographia

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In the November 1820 issue of Ackermann’s Repository, the siderographia and some examples were debuted to a public fascinated by the latest technologies.     Continue

Regency Science and Invention: The Calculating Engine

  Loving the friendly face of Charles Babbage and his amazing inventions, I did a post on him many years ago.  Recently, a reader from Continue

Regency Culture and Society: Awards Night

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    Published in the July 1821 issue of Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions &c this list of awards provides an interesting window in to Continue

Regency Science and Invention: Flight

Yorkshire Baron (1773-1857) George Cayley was a notable engineer and thought to be the first person to understand the principles and forces of flight.  By Continue