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  • King Louis XVI, seated, is giving instructions to La Perouse before his departure in 1785 to explore the Pacific Ocean. Engraving by C. Gavard after Sandoz (?) after F. Pigeot after N.A. Monsiaux, 18--.
  • Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marshall Ranunculaceae. Yellow root. Distribution: North America, where it was discovered by the plant collector and explorer William Bartram in 1773. Austin (2004) reports that of the Native Americans, the Cherokee use the crushed plant to make a yellow dye
  • Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marshall Ranunculaceae. Yellow root. Distribution: North America, where it was discovered by the plant collector and explorer William Bartram in 1773. Yellow-root. Austin (2004) reports that of the Native Americans, the Cherokee use the crushed plant to make a yellow dye
  • Travelling abroad? Exploring the sights? : Many people in the UK have been infected while travelling abroad. Asking for and getting condoms can be difficult, so remember to pack your supply before you go / Brent & Harrow fund this initiative ; this poster was jointly produced by Asian Women's Resource Centre and The Naz Project London.
  • The sex course : is a free and fun one day course : it will help you explore what you want from your sex life - and make if both safer and more enjoyable / GMFA courses delivered nationally in partnership with MESMAC, Ten, CHAPS, Terrence Higgine Trust, GCHS Southampton, Yorkshire MESMAC, Centre for HIV & Sexual Health, HGN Healthy Gay Nottingham, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, GMFA.
  • The sex course : is a free and fun one day course : it will help you explore what you want from your sex life - and make if both safer and more enjoyable / GMFA courses delivered nationally in partnership with MESMAC, Ten, CHAPS, Terrence Higgine Trust, GCHS Southampton, Yorkshire MESMAC, Centre for HIV & Sexual Health, HGN Healthy Gay Nottingham, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, GMFA.
  • Camassia leichtlinii (Baker)S.Watson Hyacinthaceae. Great Camas, Quamash. The species was named for Maximillian Leichtlin (1831-1910 of Baden , Germany, bulb enthusiast who corresponded with J.G. Baker at Kew. Bulbous herb. Distribution: North America. The bulbs of Camassia species were eaten by the Native Americans, the Nez Perce, after cooking by steaming for a day - which suggests they may be poisonous raw. They gave them to the American explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clerk, on their expedition (1804-1806) when they ran out of food. The bulbs of the similar looking 'Death camus', Toxicoscordion venenosum have been fatal when ingested by mistake (RBG Kew on-line). Steroidal saponins, which are precursors in the manufacture of steroids and cytotoxic activity has been detected in the sap of the bulbs. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • Three balloons travel over a polar landscape: proposed method of reaching the North Pole by J.P. Cheyne. Coloured wood engraving by C. Roberts, 1877.
  • Copy of letter written by Charles Hall
  • Copy of letter written by Charles Hall
  • Diagram of the Globe showing 'Tabloid' usage
  • Showcase of fish found in Antartic regions.
  • Copy of letter written by Charles Hall
  • Copy of letter written by Charles Hall
  • Dr. Mawson's sledge, right side, background out.
  • Cover of "The North Pole..."
  • Showcase of fish found in the Artic regions.
  • Artic, model of S.S. Discovery.
  • Chart of discovery made by the 'Victory', 1829-1832.
  • Medicine chest found at Ross Cairn.
  • Snow goggles as worn by the Lapps. Front view supplied to Antartic expeditions.
  • Sir Henry Morton Stanley
  • Snow goggles used by Comr. Markham, tortoiseshell.
  • Snow goggles from Captain Nares expedition of 1875.
  • Rough sketch made at the grave of Scott, Wilson, and Bowers.
  • Chart of discoveries of Northern Land, 1821-1822. expedition under Captain Franklin.
  • Sundial made by Dr. Wilson and goggles.
  • Two pieces of Finiskol lashing used by Scott.
  • Diary of Shackleton, South with Scott.
  • Snow goggles poor type, little used.