1825 was a momentous year for science, as Michael Faraday started two of the world's most famous lecture series.
The CHRISTMAS LECTURES started in our Theatre and continue to inspire children and adults alike on TV every December, becoming a long-standing tradition in many families.
That same year, Faraday also founded Discourses, a series of lectures for adults that shine a light on leading-edge science. It was during a Discourse that photography, the light bulb and the discovery of the neutron were announced. This series also continues to this day with monthly lectures that anyone can attend.
200 years to remember
To mark this double 200th anniversary, we’re asking as many people as possible to share their memories of these two landmark series.
Did you gather around the TV to watch the CHRISTMAS LECTURES as a family? Or did you attend a Discourse that inspired you to learn more about science? Click the button below to share your memories with us!