Quintin Hogg (1845-1903). Educationalist, Merchant, Philanthropist and Founder of the Regent Street Polytechnic.

Born in London and educated at Eton he was a very religious person and a keen sportsman and both interests greatly influenced his educational beliefs.

Charles Knight (1791-1873)

Author, ’ Popular Educator,’ Pioneer Populariser of Inexpensive Publications and Publisher.

 

George Birkbeck (1776 – 1841)

Educator, Physician, Philanthropist and Innovator of education for workers and artisans

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Henry Brougham (1778 – 1868)

Journalist, Politician – Lord Chancellor 1830 to 1834), Scientist, Writer, one of the founders of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, the London Mechanics’ Institution a

Sir Lyon Playfair (1818 – 1898)

Chemist, Liberal Politician – Committed Advocate for Technical Education

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The Spitalfields Mathematical Society 1717 to 1846.

A fascinating example of a working men’s club was a small but influential movement founded in 1717 by Joseph Middleton.

Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

Mathematician, Philosopher and orginator of computing science

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Learned Societies and Professional Societies/Institutions

The foundation and development of learned and professional organisations representing science and technical disciplines is a fascinating study in its own right.