Oct 30, 2017
Woodwardian Professor 100 years ago - 30th October 1917
Celebrating 100 years since John Edward Marr (1857-1933) became the 9th Woodwardian Professor, Monday 30th October: Visit our online Archive gallery
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Posted by: Sandra
On 30th October 1917 John Edward Marr succeeded to the Woodwardian Chair. To mark this a selection of documents have been digitized and will be available to view online on 30th October. There will also be a small facsimile display at the A.G Brighton Building, where the Archive is stored
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