21 moments

1. Birth at Newington Butts

   1791-09-22 · Newington Butts, Southwark, London, England

   Faraday was born in Newington Butts, then in Surrey and now part of Southwark, London. Coordinates represent Newington Butts rather than the lost birth house.

2. Bookbinder's apprenticeship

   1804-01-01 · Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, England

   

   Faraday began the apprenticeship with George Riebau that gave him access to scientific books and sustained self-education. Coordinates represent the historic Blandford Street area; the precise shop site is uncertain.

3. Humphry Davy lectures

   1812-02-29 · Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, England

   

   Faraday attended one of the Royal Institution lectures by Humphry Davy that helped prompt his move into science. The immediately preceding source text identifies these as Davy's Royal Institution lectures attended by Faraday.

4. Chemical Assistant appointment

   1813-03-01 · Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, England

   

   Faraday began his career at the Royal Institution as its Chemical Assistant under Humphry Davy.

5. Arrival in Paris with Davy

   1813-10-01 · Paris, France

   During the Continental tour, Faraday arrived in Paris with the Davys and encountered the scientific world of Napoleonic France. Only month precision is supported.

6. Departure on Continental tour

   1813-10-13 · London, England

   Faraday left London with Humphry and Jane Davy for the Continental journey that introduced him to European scientific networks. Coordinates represent central London; the departure point is not specified.

7. Ascent of Vesuvius

   1814-01-01 · Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy

   In his Rome letter, Faraday reported having climbed Vesuvius twice, once by day and once at night, during the Italian portion of the tour. The letter dated 1 May 1814 establishes the ascents occurred by that date, but does not date them individually.

8. Diamond experiments in Florence

   1814-01-01 · La Specola, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

   Faraday assisted Davy's Florence experiments using the Grand Duke of Tuscany's burning glass to ignite diamond. The source supports Florence and Faraday's participation but not a more precise date; coordinates represent the historic scientific-museum area.

9. Writing from Rome

   1814-05-01 · Rome, Papal States

   Faraday began a long letter to Benjamin Abbott while in Rome, describing the Continental journey and scientific observations. Coordinates represent central Rome; the letter does not identify a specific lodging.

10. Writing from Geneva

    1814-07-24 · Geneva, Switzerland

    Faraday continued the same letter from Geneva after traveling north from Italy with the Davys. The dated Geneva continuation is headed "Geneva, July 24."

11. Return to the Royal Institution

    1815-05-15 · Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, England

    

    After the Continental tour, Faraday returned to the Royal Institution and was re-engaged by its managers.

12. First Christmas Lecture

    1827-01-01 · Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, England

    

    Faraday delivered his first Royal Institution Christmas Lecture, beginning a long public-lecture role for young audiences. The Royal Institution page identifies the venue for the lecture series.

13. Work at the Royal Institution

    1831-02-14 · Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, England

    

    Faraday wrote from the Royal Institution while conducting scientific work and advising on lighting and ventilation.

14. Haswell Colliery investigation

    1844-10-13 · Haswell Colliery, Haswell, County Durham, England

    Faraday and Charles Lyell descended Haswell Little Pit to examine the workings after the fatal colliery explosion. The newspaper report is dated 14 October 1844; "yesterday" establishes 13 October 1844.

15. Retirement at Hampton Court

    1858-01-01 · Faraday House, Hampton Court Green, Hampton, England

    

    Faraday retired to the grace-and-favour house at Hampton Court, later known as Faraday House. Coordinates represent Faraday House at Hampton Court Green.

16. Trinity House lighthouse report

    1860-02-20 · Dover, Kent, England

    

    Faraday reported on the magneto-electric lighthouse light and stated that he observed it from Dover. The report is dated 20 February 1860; the observation itself is described as occurring on the preceding Monday night.

17. Trinity House board attendance

    1860-02-28 · Trinity House, Tower Hill, London, England

    

    Faraday attended the Trinity House board meeting that considered the continued testing of magneto-electric lighthouse lighting. Coordinates represent Trinity House at Tower Hill.

18. Writing from Hampton Court Green

    1860-07-06 · Faraday House, Hampton Court Green, Hampton, England

    

    Faraday wrote from his Hampton Court home to Agnes Greig, reflecting on the deaths of friends and condolences to the Somerville family.

19. Final years at Hampton Court

    1864-08-01 · Faraday House, Hampton Court Green, Hampton, England

    

    Faraday wrote John Tyndall from Hampton Court during declining health while still taking an interest in Royal Institution affairs.

20. Lighthouse work from Hampton Court

    1866-05-09 · Faraday House, Hampton Court Green, Hampton, England

    

    Faraday wrote to John Tyndall from Hampton Court about assistance with opinions on lighthouse apparatus.

21. Death at Hampton Court

    1867-08-25 · Faraday House, Hampton Court Green, Hampton, England

    

    Faraday died at his Hampton Court home aged 75.