City Centre in Oxford in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2024
1. Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke Marker
In a house on this site
between 1655 and 1668 lived
Robert Boyle
Here he discovered Boyle's Law
and made experiments with an
air pump designed by his assistant
Robert Hooke
Inventor Scientist and Architect
who made a microscope
and thereby first identified
the living cell
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1653.
Location. 51° 45.157′ N, 1° 15.14′ W. Marker is in Oxford, England, in Oxfordshire. It is in City Centre. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is mounted to a street-facing wall between two University College buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 High Street, Oxford, England OX1 4AN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Early University (within shouting distance of this marker); St Edmund of Abingdon (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The High Street (about 180 meters away); Radcliffe Square (about 180 meters away); George Claridge Druce (about 210 meters away); James Sadler (1753 - 1828) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Great Jewry (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); This Stone (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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