Darwin’s study
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Darwin’s study is the preserved workspace in Charles Darwin’s former home where he conducted much of his groundbreaking research and writing, including work on the theory of evolution.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historic room
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museum exhibit area → preserved workspace → |
| associatedWith |
Victorian science
→
history of science → theory of evolution by natural selection → |
| country |
United Kingdom
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| formerOccupant |
Charles Darwin
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| hasFeature |
armchair
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bay window → bookcases → fireplace → manuscripts → scientific instruments → specimen cabinets → walking path access to garden experiments → writing desk → |
| heritageDesignation |
part of a Grade I listed building (Down House)
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| locatedIn |
Down House
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Downe → England → Kent → |
| managedBy |
English Heritage
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| nearbyFeature |
Darwin’s experimental garden
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Sandwalk (Darwin’s thinking path) → |
| openToPublic |
yes
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| partOf |
Down House museum
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| periodOfUseEnd |
1882
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| periodOfUseStart |
1840s
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| preservationStatus |
largely preserved in Victorian condition
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| relatedPerson |
Darwin family
→
Emma Darwin → |
| relatedWork |
On the Origin of Species
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The Descent of Man → The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals → |
| significance |
cultural heritage site
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important location in the history of biology → site of development of evolutionary theory → |
| tourismType |
literary tourism destination
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science tourism destination → |
| usedFor |
correspondence
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experimentation → scientific research → writing → |
Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Down House
→
Museum of Charles Darwin → |
hasPart |
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Down House, Downe, Kent
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hasFeature |