The Whipple Museum of the History of Science

This fascinating volume celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of Cambridge University's Whipple Museum, one of the foremost collections in the history and philosophy of science in Britain. The Museum was founded in 1944 with the gift of instruments, a library and financial support from Robert Stuart Whipple (1871–1953). His private collection, which had been formed when he was managing director and chairman of the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, formed the nucleus of the museum, to which was added other scientific collections previously scattered in other of the University's departments and colleges. In 1997, the Whipple Museum was given ‘designated’ status by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, an accolade that confirms its high status as a scientific collection of some 6,000 objects. This is a substantial volume that brings together twenty-three essays which chart the foundation, history and development of the Museum, exploring its role and influence within...

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