1885: A young H.G. Wells studying biology.
H.G. Wells is probably best known as the author of The War of the Worlds and The Island of Doctor Moreau. But when this photo was taken in the 1880s he was studying biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School (later the Royal College) of Science, in South Kensington. Wells had been born into poverty in Bromley in Kent, but after winning a scholarship aged 18, he was able to pursue his studies and, in turn, a successful career as a novelist, journalist, sociologist, historian and godfather of modern science fiction.
H.G. Wells is probably best known as the author of The War of the Worlds and The Island of Doctor Moreau. But when this photo was taken in the 1880s he was studying biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School (later the Royal College) of Science, in South Kensington. Wells had been born into poverty in Bromley in Kent, but after winning a scholarship aged 18, he was able to pursue his studies and, in turn, a successful career as a novelist, journalist, sociologist, historian and godfather of modern science fiction.
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Portsmouth's history dates back to Roman times and it has long been a significant Royal Navy dockyard and base. The city was founded around 1180 by Anglo-Norman merchant Jean de Gisors in what is now known as Old Portsmouth, located in the southwest area of Portsea Island.
Around this time, de Gisors commissioned the construction of a chapel dedicated to St. Thomas Becket, which later became a parish church by the 14th century. Portsmouth was officially established as a town with a royal charter on May 2, 1194. The city also boasts the first drydock ever built, constructed by Henry VII in 1496.
Around this time, de Gisors commissioned the construction of a chapel dedicated to St. Thomas Becket, which later became a parish church by the 14th century. Portsmouth was officially established as a town with a royal charter on May 2, 1194. The city also boasts the first drydock ever built, constructed by Henry VII in 1496.
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