Wallace Collection
Alfred Russel Wallace co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection. The Wallace Collection brings together a remarkable selection of digitised letters, notes, articles and even some of the insect specimens he collected on his travels.
Transcriptions and interpretations complement items in the collection and give a rare and personal insight into the extraordinary life and work of Wallace, the naturalist, collector, spiritualist and family man.
Introduction
Find out about the Wallace Collection at the Museum, discover the importance of the insect specimens and read about Wallace’s role in developing the theory of evolution.
Education
Access student and teacher support materials for the Edexcel AS Level History, Philosophy and Ethics of Science (Perspectives on Science).
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