The Papers of William Bernard Robinson King 1909-1961

King, William Bernard Robinson., 1889-1963

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William Bernard Robinson King was born on 12th November 1889 at West Burton, near Aysgarth, Yorkshire, the younger son of William Robinson King (1854-1921) a solicitor, and his wife, Florence Muriel, nee Theed (1865-1943). His maternal grandmother was a descendant of Dr Hey who founded Leeds Infirmary. King had an older brother, but he was accidentally killed at the age of 21. King was educated at Mr Houfe’s school in Aysgarth and then at Uppingham School, Rutland where ...

Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd

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Royal Society (Great Britain)

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The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge began in 1645 when a group of eminent British thinkers started to meet regularly in London to discuss the new, experimental philosophies of science. Though the English Civil War and the Cromwellian Protectorate interrupted its meetings, the Society was formally constituted in 1660. Two years later King Charles II granted the Society its first charter. A second royal charter was granted in 1663 when the Society was given its official nam...

David, Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth. (, 1858-1934 ) Knight Lieutenant Colonel Antarctic Explorer Geologist

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Natural Environment Research Council: British Geological Survey

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Laporte plc, chemicals manufacturers

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Imperial Chemical Industries PLC

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British Petroleum Co Ltd, oil refinery

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