Concept    From 1880 

Venn diagram

Categories: Science

Invented by Dr John Venn. We think the attached picture does an excellent job of both illustrating all you need to know about how Venn diagrams work and also of succinctly answering that knotty question of what exactly is the difference between the British Isles, the UK, etc.

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Venn diagram

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Rev and Dr Venn

Venn Street, SW4 The Reverend John Venn (1759 - 1813), after whom this street...

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
1 memorial
William Farr

William Farr

Epidemiologist, a founder of medical statistics. Born Kenley, Shropshire.

Person, Medicine, Science

1 memorial
Linnean Society

Linnean Society

Named for Carl Linnaeus.

Group, Science

1 memorial
Ludwig Mond

Ludwig Mond

Born in Germany. Studied chemistry and then worked in factories, coming to England in 1862. Following marriage in 1866 Frida and Ludwig moved to England, had two sons: Robert (see the Infants Hospi...

Person, Industry, Science

1 memorial
Charles 3rd Earl Stanhope

Charles 3rd Earl Stanhope

Politician and scientist. Born in London and educated at Eton and the University of Geneva, Switzerland. A brief browse on the web brought up Stanhope's name in association with inventions in the f...

Person, Politics & Administration, Science

1 memorial

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Austin Friar statue

Austin Friar statue

EC2, Austin Friars

The Austin Friars house, built in 1253, used to occupy this area.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
J. Botting

J. Botting

Name on one of the main panels of the East Ham WW1 memorial.

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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
George du Maurier - WC1

George du Maurier - WC1

WC1, Great Russell Street, 91

London County Council George du Maurier, 1834 - 1896, artist and writer lived here, 1863 - 1868.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
C. G. Howe

C. G. Howe

Loughton resident killed in WW2.

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War dead, WW2
1 memorial
H. E. Atwill

H. E. Atwill

Surbiton man killed serving in WW1.

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War dead, WW1
1 memorial