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The Royal College of Chemistry ( RCC) was a college originally based on Oxford Street in central London, England. It operated between 1845 and 1872. The original building was designed by the English architect James Lockyer in 1846 with the foundation stone being laid by Albert, Prince Consort on June 16, 1846. [1] [2]
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Learn how the Royal College of Chemistry, founded in 1845, influenced the development of the Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Discover the achievements and connections of its professors, students and alumni, such as Hofmann, Frankland and Perkin.
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May 22, 2003 · Learn about the former site of the Royal College of Chemistry (1845 - 1872) in London, where AW Hofmann taught and inspired many chemists. See a plaque and a photograph of the historic building.
The Royal College of Chemistry opened in London in October 1845. During its first eight years when it relied exclusively on private support and consequently labored under severe financial constraints,1 the College, under the academic direction of A. W. Hofmann, became one of England's most productive scientific.
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