A Trio of Quaker Scientists

The subjects of this talk will be William Allen, Pharmacist who gave his name to the pharmaceutical company Allen and Hanbury; John Dalton, Chemist who derived the atomic weights of elements he experimented with; and Kathleen Lonsdale, Crystallographer who discovered how to determine the precise structure of crystals. The talk will encompass both their scientific contributions to knowledge as well as the impact of their Quaker faith on their lives and actions.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:

1400-1530

Location & directions

Quaker Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BA

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

This event is aimed at adults. Please book via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-quaker-scientists-tickets-1537693776479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

10 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2025 04:00 PM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

60

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