Here are some possible inspirations. Erasmus Darwin (grandfather of Charles Darwin) was a friend of Mary Shelley’s father, William Godwin. Shelley mentioned Darwin in the preface to her novel.

His grandfathers had both been important figures of the Enlightenment: Josiah Wedgewood, industrialist and anti-slavery campaigner, and Erasmus Darwin, a doctor whose book ‘Zoonomia’ had set ...

Erasmus remains Charles's close friend and confidant throughout life. He is one of the few people with whom Charles will share his budding secret thoughts on evolution. At eight years old, Darwin ...

Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel is focusing on the the best of British and the legacy of the hotel with the rebranding of its ...

Dr Malcolm Dick will talk about the origin and importance of the Lunar Society including the role of key individuals such as Matthew Boulton, Erasmus Darwin, Josiah Wedgwood, James Watt and Joseph ...