This event has finished Took place on: Wednesday, 9th Dec 2015

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Michael Faraday's 'Chemical History of a Candle' was a series of Christmas lectures that he delivered three times at the Royal Institution. The final series (1860-61) was published and became one of the best selling science books ever, still in print in English and translated into many other languages. This lecture, delivered in period costume, including live experimental demonstrations of candles, perhaps with explosions, explores why Faraday's lectures remain as relevant today as in the 19th century.

Join us to experience a Victorian extravaganza with Professor Frank James, Professor Steve Miller, Mr Oliver Marsh, Ms Farrah Lawrence and Ms Hattie Lloyd.

Professor Frank James, Speaker, UCL and Royal Institution
Professor Steve Miller, Speaker, UCL
Mr Oliver Marsh, Performer, UCL
Ms Farrah Lawrence, Performer, UCL
Ms Hattie Lloyd, Performer, UCL

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2015-12-09 2015-12-09 Europe/London Keep the candle burning - A re-enactment of Michael Faraday's Christmas lectures This lecture, delivered in period costume, including live experimental demonstrations of candles, perhaps with explosions, explores why Faraday's lectures remain as relevant today as in the 19th century. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2015/12/09/keep-the-candle-burning-a-re-enactment-of-michael-faradays-christmas-lectures-70200 XLG2 Auditorium,Christopher Ingold Building ( Map) 20 Gordon Street,London,London