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Irene Manton
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Irene Manton, FRS FLS was a British botanist who was Professor of Botany at the University of Leeds. She was noted for study of ferns and algae.
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South elevation of Botany House (13/14/15 Beech Grove Terrace) at the University of Leeds, within which Manton made many of her seminal discoveries us
South elevation of Botany House (13/14/15 Beech Grove Terrace) at the University of Leeds, within which Manton made many of her seminal discoveries using the electron microscope. Originally three Georgian town houses, the property was converted into a single building after the University acquired it, also changing the entrance to the much less prepossessing rear of the building. Manton's electron microscopes and associated equipment were located in the basement, where the effects of vibration from traffic, etc. were lowest. The building is now
A plaque at the University of Leeds commemorating discoveries made by Manton at the University.
A plaque at the University of Leeds commemorating discoveries made by Manton at the University.
Linnean Society of London
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The Linnean Society of London is a learned society dedicated to the study and dissemination of information concerning natural history, evolution, and taxonomy. It possesses several important biologica
Irene Manton
…Irene Manton, FRS FLS (born Irène Manton; 17 April 1904, in Kensington – 13 May 1988) was a British botanist who was Professor of Botany at the University of Leeds. She was…
Burlington House: the Linnean Society occupies the range to the left of, and above, the entrance arch
Burlington House: the Linnean Society occupies the range to the left of, and above, the entrance arch
The society's premises in Burlington House seen from within the courtyard
The society's premises in Burlington House seen from within the courtyard
The first admission of women as fellows of the society in 1905 (original version), Emma Louisa Turner is on the far left, Lilian J. Veley is shown sig
The first admission of women as fellows of the society in 1905 (original version), Emma Louisa Turner is on the far left, Lilian J. Veley is shown signing the membership book, whilst Lady Crisp receives the 'hand of Fellowship' from the president, William Abbott Herdman, behind Lilian J. Veley and standing is Constance Sladen – from a painting by James Sant (1820–1916) held by The Linnean Society of London
The library of the Linnean Society, Burlington House
The library of the Linnean Society, Burlington House