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The Royal Institution's festive feasts for the mind

By Jess Griggs

23 December 2009

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Festive science for all

(Image: Royal Institute)

From Michael Faraday to David Attenborough plus adorable lemur – many eminent figures have delivered at the UK’s Royal Institution. The organisation has put on 180 series of Christmas lectures since 1825, delivered by a total of 105 lecturers including eight Nobel prizewinners. Here, , the Royal Institution’s science historian, describes his favourite from each decade.

Gallery: The Royal Institution’s festive feasts for the mind

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