Robert Hooke’s Diary, 1672-1683

Key Information

Register:
National
Year of Inscription:
2014
Type of Heritage:
Document
Nominating Institution:
City of London - London Archives

The private diary of this major scientific figure. It covers all aspects of his life and scientific research, including experimenting with his own body, his relationships with other well-known individuals at that time, his work with Christopher Wren to rebuild London after the Great Fire and a detailed description of life in seventeenth century London.

Find out more

Supported By
UNESCO in the UK Logo
UNESCO in the UK Logo
UNESCO in the UK Logo
UNESCO in the UK Logo
UNESCO in the UK Logo
This website was produced by the UK National Commission for UNESCO as part of its Local to Global programme, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.