Royal Institution building, London
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The Royal Institution building in London is a historic scientific venue and research institution renowned for its pioneering experiments, public lectures, and contributions to the advancement of science since the early 19th century.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building
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public lecture venue ⓘ research facility ⓘ scientific institution headquarters ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Neoclassical architecture ⓘ |
| category |
cultural venue in London
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research institute building ⓘ scientific organisation building ⓘ |
| cityBorough | City of Westminster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era | early 19th century ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
laboratories
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lecture theatre ⓘ offices ⓘ public science education ⓘ scientific research ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Faraday Theatre
NERFINISHED
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laboratories ⓘ lecture rooms ⓘ library ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | listed building ⓘ |
| knownFor |
historic scientific demonstrations
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pioneering experiments in chemistry ⓘ pioneering experiments in electricity ⓘ public engagement with science ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
London
NERFINISHED
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Mayfair NERFINISHED ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Albemarle Street NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableScientistAssociated |
Humphry Davy
NERFINISHED
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James Dewar NERFINISHED ⓘ John Tyndall NERFINISHED ⓘ Michael Faraday NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupant | Royal Institution of Great Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Royal Institution of Great Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significance |
important site in the history of science
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major centre for public understanding of science ⓘ |
| significantEvent | Royal Institution Christmas Lectures NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
NERFINISHED
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public science lectures ⓘ research in chemistry ⓘ research in physics ⓘ science communication ⓘ scientific demonstrations ⓘ |
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