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Darwin Collection

Background imageDarwin Collection: Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080

Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " The Beagle in the Murray Narrow, Tierra del Fuego " watercolour by Conrad Martens

Background imageDarwin Collection: Map of the world with annotations by Darwin J970111

Map of the world with annotations by Darwin J970111
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. A map of the World with annotations by Charles Darwin

Background imageDarwin Collection: Richmond - Charles Darwin J980057

Richmond - Charles Darwin J980057
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin " 1840. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Evstafieff - A R Wallace J970179

Evstafieff - A R Wallace J970179
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " A R Wallace" by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev ). Alfred Russel Wallace was a proponent of natural selection whose paper on the subject (1858)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin K980123

Charles Darwin K980123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin c 1880

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin and his son N990002

Charles Darwin and his son N990002
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Charles Darwin and his eldest son, William Erasmus Darwin - 1842

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine K971925

Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine K971925
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine " by Sharples. Charles Darwin and his sister. c 1816

Background imageDarwin Collection: Galapagos finch J970105

Galapagos finch J970105
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Galapagos finch drawn by John Gould. Plate 34 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin K970214

Charles Darwin K970214
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin c1880

Background imageDarwin Collection: Alfred Russel Wallace K960210

Alfred Russel Wallace K960210
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Historic photograph of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913). Wallace was a proponent of natural selection whose paper on the subject (1858)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Barnacles K970315

Barnacles K970315
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Plate I " Balanus Tintinnabulum" showing barnacles from " A Monograph on the Sub Class Cirripedia" by Charles Darwin

Background imageDarwin Collection: Reilly - Charles Darwin J970164

Reilly - Charles Darwin J970164
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait " Charles Darwin " by Reilly

Background imageDarwin Collection: Galapagos finch J970106

Galapagos finch J970106
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Illustration from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" part 3

Background imageDarwin Collection: Galapagos finch J970104

Galapagos finch J970104
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Plate 7 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

Background imageDarwin Collection: On the Origin of Species K970323

On the Origin of Species K970323
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Title page of " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin

Background imageDarwin Collection: Invitation K970521

Invitation K970521
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Invitation to Westminster Abbey on April 26th 1882. Charles Darwin died on 19th April 1882. He was buried next to the renowned scientist Sir John Herschel

Background imageDarwin Collection: Beetle display case J970134

Beetle display case J970134
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Beetle display case

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020023

Charles Darwins notebook N020023
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two pages of text from one of Charles Darwins note books from the " Beagle" voyage

Background imageDarwin Collection: Emma Darwin and son Leonard K970227

Emma Darwin and son Leonard K970227
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Emma Darwin and son Leonard c1854

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin on horseback K970217

Charles Darwin on horseback K970217
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin on horseback

Background imageDarwin Collection: Down House N070847

Down House N070847
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Exterior view of the house and garden

Background imageDarwin Collection: Down House N070844

Down House N070844
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Exterior view of the house and garden

Background imageDarwin Collection: Down House Sandwalk K000185

Down House Sandwalk K000185
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. View of The Sandwalk looking towards the greenhouses

Background imageDarwin Collection: Anne Elizabeth Darwin N990003

Anne Elizabeth Darwin N990003
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Anne Elizabeth Darwin ( Annie ) 1849

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins Microscope J970114

Darwins Microscope J970114
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Microscope

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin K970247

Charles Darwin K970247
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A sepia toned portrait of Charles Darwin, c1859

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins study, Down House J980003

Darwins study, Down House J980003
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Background imageDarwin Collection: Richmond - Emma Darwin J980021

Richmond - Emma Darwin J980021
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Emma Darwin " 1840. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins Compass J970126

Darwins Compass J970126
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Compass in box used by Charles Darwin on the Beagle

Background imageDarwin Collection: The Darwin family coat of arms K970213

The Darwin family coat of arms K970213
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of gouache painting of the family herald. Darwin family coat of arms

Background imageDarwin Collection: Goodwin - Down House K970195

Goodwin - Down House K970195
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Watercolour of Down House in 1880 by Albert Goodwin (1845-1932)

Background imageDarwin Collection: William Erasmus Darwin N990005

William Erasmus Darwin N990005
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of of William Erasmus Darwin in 1849

Background imageDarwin Collection: Evstafieff - Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell & Joseph Hooker DP135279

Evstafieff - Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell & Joseph Hooker DP135279
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Charles Darwin, in his study, with Charles Lyell and Joseph Dalton Hooker, by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev ). Inventory number 88202271. DP135279

Background imageDarwin Collection: Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

Background imageDarwin Collection: Goodwin - Down House K970194

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin K980352

Charles Darwin K980352
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-79)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Laurence - Charles Darwin J970202

Laurence - Charles Darwin J970202
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin. Pastel drawing by Samuel Laurence

Background imageDarwin Collection: Lithograph of Charles Darwin K970239

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: The Old Study, Down House N080408

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Pill boxes used by Darwin for collecting specimens J970120

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Postcard from Charles Darwin to A R Wallace K970337

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)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Postcard from Charles Darwin to A R Wallace K960212

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)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sylvicola Aureola K030081

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Rhea Darwinii J970109

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Josiah Wedgwood J980079

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Lyell K970229

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Joseph Hooker K970228

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020035

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwins notebook N020033

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: The Mount. Charles Darwins childhood home K970197

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin K970215

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins Beagle Diary K990368

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Caroline Darwin K980357

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sharples - Erasmus Alvey Darwin K980356

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins study, Down House N960003

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Erasmus Darwin J970185

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins study N970005

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: George Darwin N990004

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Henrietta Darwin K990862

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwin on the verandah at Down House K970226

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins Telescope J970128

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Evstafieff - Darwin in his Study J970178

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Down House Sandwalk K000189

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: On the Origin of Species K970334

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Das Kapital K030651

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Compass with Darwin signature J970123

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwins study at Down House N080878

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Box containing beetles J970133

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Geospiza Magnirostris K030082

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin K970312

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

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins study at Down House J030068

Darwins study at Down House J030068
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Interior view. The Old Study

Background imageDarwin Collection: Darwins greenhouse K030561

Darwins greenhouse K030561
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the greenhouse

Background imageDarwin Collection: Emma Darwin K970210

Emma Darwin K970210
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Emma Darwin (1808-1896)

Background imageDarwin Collection: Stair slide made by Darwin for his children N080595

Stair slide made by Darwin for his children N080595
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. The stair slide made by Charles Darwin for his family

Background imageDarwin Collection: Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090136

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090136
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

Background imageDarwin Collection: Charles Darwins study at Down House N080879

Charles Darwins study at Down House N080879
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Background imageDarwin Collection: Down House N071839

Down House N071839
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Exterior view of the back of the house

Background imageDarwin Collection: Richmond - Erasmus Alvey Darwin J970183

Richmond - Erasmus Alvey Darwin J970183
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. " Erasmus Alvey Darwin " (1850) 1804-1881 (Charles Darwins brother) by George Richmond

Background imageDarwin Collection: Pistol J970130

Pistol J970130
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Double-barrelled pistol. Taken on the Beagle voyage

Background imageDarwin Collection: Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia K030054

Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia K030054
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia" engraving from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part I Fossil Mammalia". Plate XI

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sir Francis Darwin K970209

Sir Francis Darwin K970209
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Sir Francis Darwin (1848-1925). Charles Darwins son

Background imageDarwin Collection: Major Leonard Darwin K970208

Major Leonard Darwin K970208
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Major Leonard Darwin (1850-1943). Charles Darwins son

Background imageDarwin Collection: Sir Horace Darwin K970207

Sir Horace Darwin K970207
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Sir Horace Darwin (1851-1928). Charles Darwins son



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