Darwin Collection (page 2)

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man evolution
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

Lithograph of Charles Darwin K970239
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Lithograph of Charles Darwin 1849 by Thomas Herbert MAGUIRE (1821-1895)

Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens J970120
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens

Postcard from Charles Darwin to A R Wallace K970337
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Postcard from Charles Darwin to Alfred Russel Wallace (who put foward a theory of transmutation very similar to Darwins own)

Postcard from Charles Darwin to A R Wallace K960212
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Postcard from Charles Darwin to Alfred Russel Wallace (who put foward a theory of transmutation very similar to Darwins own)

Sylvicola Aureola K030081
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of two finches " Sylvicola Aureola" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XXVIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Rhea Darwinii J970109
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of an ostrich " Rhea Darwinii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XLVII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Josiah Wedgwood J980079
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Josiah Wedgwood" (1730-1795) attributed to Sir Joshua REYNOLDS (1723-92). Josiah Wedgwood was Charles Darwins maternal grandfather

Charles Lyell K970229
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Lithograph of the geologist Charles Lyell by MAYALL J. E. Charles Darwin learnt a great deal from Lyells book The Principles of Geology and they were to become close friends

Joseph Hooker K970228
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Joseph Hooker 1868 by Julia Margaret CAMERON (1815-1879). Hooker was Director of Kew Gardens and a close friend and supporter of Charles Darwin

Charles Darwins notebook N020035
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Front cover of one of Charles Darwins notebooks from the " Beagle " voyage

Charles Darwins notebook N020033
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Front cover of one of Charles Darwins notebooks from the " Beagle " voyage

The Mount. Charles Darwins childhood home K970197
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of " The Mount", the house in Shrewsbury where Charles Darwin was brought up

Charles Darwin K970215
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin

Darwins Beagle Diary K990368
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Charles Darwins journal. Also known as the Beagle Diary. June 1834 pages 460-461

Caroline Darwin K980357
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. Caroline Darwin

Sharples - Erasmus Alvey Darwin K980356
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. Erasmus Alvey Darwin 1816 by E. Sharples

Darwins study, Down House N960003
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the The Old Study photographed by Leonard Darwin c1882

Goodwin - Down House K970194
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Watercolour of Down House in 1880 by Albert Goodwin (1845-1932)

Erasmus Darwin J970185
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Erasmus Darwin ", grandfather of Charles Darwin by WRIGHT OF DERBY, Joseph (1734-97)

Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Robert Darwin" by Ellen Sharples

Darwins study N970005
DOWN HOUSE, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent. Interior view of Charles Darwins New Study. Darwin used this room as his study later in life. Now the ticket office and shop

George Darwin N990004
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of George Darwin, aged 6 years, in 1851

Henrietta Darwin K990862
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Henrietta Darwin. Although labelled as 1861 the photograph was taken in 1851 when Henrietta was in mourning for her sister Annie

Charles Darwin on the verandah at Down House K970226
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Albumen photograph of Charles Darwin on verandah at Down House taken by his son Leonard c 1880

Darwins Telescope J970128
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Telescope and case. Inscribed " This Telescope was used by Charles Darwin during his voyage in the Beagle"

Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape
Charles Darwin holding up a hand mirror to an ape, showing how alike the pair of them are

Charles Darwin, caricatured in Vanity Fair
Caricature of the naturalist Charles Darwin in Vanity Fair Magazine, 1871

Evstafieff - Darwin in his Study J970178
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Darwin in his Study" by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev )

Down House Sandwalk K000189
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. View of The Sandwalk path

On the Origin of Species K970334
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Spine of " On the Origin of Species " by Charles Darwin

Das Kapital K030651
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Frontispiece of Darwins copy of " Das Kapital " with a dedication from Karl Marx

Compass with Darwin signature J970123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A gold compass with the signature " C Darwin "

Sunset at Casuarina Beach in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Casuarina is one of the northern suburbs of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Casuarina derives its suburban name from the casuarina trees that grow along the nearby Casuarina Beach

Biodiversity Color Wheel

Charles Darwin
Portrait of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist and author of the Origin of Species aged about 65 years. He suggested that natural variation in a species creates a wide range of

Portrait of Charles Darwin, British naturalist
Charles Darwin. Engraving of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist, in old age. Darwin studied medicine and theology, but his real interest was in natural history

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man, age-toned
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

Charles Darwin / Photo
FRENCH EXPEDITION Juarezs guerrillas led by Pedro Mendez set light to a warehouse at Tantoyuquita

Hms Beagle / Cape Horn
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, off Cape Horn

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, in the Straits of Magellan

Two skeletons, human and gorilla
A human skeleton compared with that of a gorilla

1909 Cartoon Darwin, apes, Haeckel
1909 " On Darwins hundredth Birthday" Illustration of Charles Darwin in heavenly tree with young chimpanzee (left) and orangutan (right)

Charles Darwins study at Down House N080878
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study with walking stick and hat on chair

The Old Study, Down House N080408
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study. View of Darwins microscope in front of his shelf and draws

Box containing beetles J970133
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Box containing beetles and beetle fragments

Geospiza Magnirostris K030082
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of two finches " Geospiza Magnirostris" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part III Birds". Plate XXXVI. Edited by Charles Darwin

The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin K970312
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Title page of " The Descent of Man" Vol II, by Charles Darwin

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"Exploring the Wonders of Nature: Darwin's Journey through Time" Charles Darwin, a name synonymous with scientific discovery and evolution, embarked on a groundbreaking expedition aboard the HMS Beagle. This voyage took him to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, where he encountered an array of unique species that would forever change our understanding of life on Earth. Among his most notable observations were the finches, whose diverse beak shapes fascinated Darwin. These tiny birds showcased adaptation in action, providing evidence for his revolutionary theory of natural selection. But it wasn't just finches that captivated Darwin's curious mind. He delved into the intricate world of barnacles, meticulously studying their complex anatomy and classification systems. His extensive research led to numerous publications on this often-overlooked creature. Darwin's intellectual pursuits extended beyond his own discoveries. He engaged in spirited debates with fellow scientists like Evstafieff and A. R Wallace, challenging conventional wisdom and pushing boundaries in evolutionary biology. Back home in Richmond, England, Charles Darwin continued his scientific endeavors. Surrounded by shelves filled with books and specimens collected during his travels, he tirelessly worked on "On the Origin of Species, " a seminal work that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. A glimpse into Darwin's personal life reveals a loving father-son bond captured beautifully in photographs featuring Charles Darwin alongside his son. These tender moments humanize the great scientist behind groundbreaking theories. As time went on, recognition for Charles Darwin grew exponentially. A portrait taken in 1874 by Leonard immortalizes him as an esteemed figure who forever changed our perception of nature itself. Today we can still marvel at maps annotated by Darwin himself - visual representations documenting how he pieced together clues from various corners of the globe to form a comprehensive picture of evolution unfolding across continents.