Sir Fred Hoyle FRS was an astronomer who held some controversial views. He coined the term"Big Bang", even though he rejected the theory, preferring the "steady-state model". He also believed that life arrived on earth from elsewhere and was not home-grown.
Spent most of his working life at St John's College, Cambridge. Wrote science fiction novels, etc.
Born Yorkshire, died Bournmouth.
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Fred Hoyle
Fred Hoyle became known for his original, even controversial, approach to his...
See Londonist's excellent post How Television Was Invented In London. We love it when our friends do the work for us!
Master astrologer. Born Leicestershire. Allegedly predicted the Great Fire of London 14 years before it happened. He was accused of having started the fire and was tried but, there being no evid...
Born Yorkshire. 1967 Nobel Laureate for his work on photosynthesis relating to the potential use of hydrogen to supply energy.
Geologist, educationalist, economist, statesman. Expert on the geography of the Alps. Born 4 Duncan Terrace, of German parentage, grew up in Prague and Vienna. Died in Vienna.
Person, Economist, Education, Politics & Administration, Science, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland
The first geological society in the world, inaugurated in The Freemasons' Tavern. Founded by 13 men having dinner on Friday the 13th. Is this why the earth is in such a mess?
