Today (for a few minutes yet in my time zone) is the anniversary of Charles Darwin's death. Larry Moran has more, including a contemporary account of the funeral.
Incidentally, I think that Canon Duckworth who read the lesson was the Duckworth who accompanied Charles Dodgson and the Liddel sisters on the famous boating trip on the Thames.
RobC · 20 April 2010
By the way, if no one has seen Darwin's tomb, here it is:
Darwin is located about where the picture of Newton's tomb is taken from. Maxwell, Kelvin, and Faraday? are nearby, if I recall correctly.
D. P. Robin · 20 April 2010
I'm confused. I thought the DI would be announcing Darwin's funeral any minute now?
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John Kwok · 20 April 2010
I am reminded of a rather tedious bit of musical drivel which was composed by a Mr. Bridge on the occasion of Darwin's funeral. Heard a recording of it as part of Stephen Jay Gould's Presidential Address as President of the Paleontological Society over twenty years ago. I think I wasn't alone in the audience who found it tedious; it was a recording made by the highly regarded Boston Camerata choral group, which included as one of its members, one Stephen Jay Gould.
Prominent Darwinist, in article "Darwin's Funeral" proclaims "Darwin is dead." Evolution theory in chaos. Must credit Marion Delgado .... developing.
John Kwok · 24 April 2010
Of course, you meant to say that on April 1st. LOL!!!!!:
Marion Delgado said:
Prominent Darwinist, in article "Darwin's Funeral" proclaims "Darwin is dead." Evolution theory in chaos. Must credit Marion Delgado .... developing.
Marion Delgado · 1 May 2010
Darwin is located about where the picture of Newton’s tomb is taken from. Maxwell, Kelvin, and Faraday?
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Doc Bill · 19 April 2010
I assume Larry's account was firsthand.
William Wallace · 19 April 2010
Is this a sad day or a happy day?
Stan · 19 April 2010
Isn't that where he denounced evolution? =:)
Kevin B · 20 April 2010
Incidentally, I think that Canon Duckworth who read the lesson was the Duckworth who accompanied Charles Dodgson and the Liddel sisters on the famous boating trip on the Thames.
RobC · 20 April 2010
By the way, if no one has seen Darwin's tomb, here it is:
http://www.maa.org/england/5_24_Westminster_Abbey/image003.htm
One slide back is the giant and ornate tomb of Newton.
http://www.maa.org/england/5_24_Westminster_Abbey/image002.htm
Darwin is located about where the picture of Newton's tomb is taken from. Maxwell, Kelvin, and Faraday? are nearby, if I recall correctly.
D. P. Robin · 20 April 2010
I'm confused. I thought the DI would be announcing Darwin's funeral any minute now?
dpr
John Kwok · 20 April 2010
I am reminded of a rather tedious bit of musical drivel which was composed by a Mr. Bridge on the occasion of Darwin's funeral. Heard a recording of it as part of Stephen Jay Gould's Presidential Address as President of the Paleontological Society over twenty years ago. I think I wasn't alone in the audience who found it tedious; it was a recording made by the highly regarded Boston Camerata choral group, which included as one of its members, one Stephen Jay Gould.
Dale Husband · 21 April 2010
Kevin B · 22 April 2010
Lavern Tatge · 22 April 2010
perfect posting.
Marion Delgado · 23 April 2010
Prominent Darwinist, in article "Darwin's Funeral" proclaims "Darwin is dead." Evolution theory in chaos. Must credit Marion Delgado .... developing.
John Kwok · 24 April 2010
Marion Delgado · 1 May 2010