Caption

Experiment conducted in 1747 on the Thames by Martin Folcker, Cavendish and Bevis near London Bridge to measure the speed of electricity

Date

1747

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT10A00_031

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53,5Mb (7,0Mb) / 16,7in x 12,5in / 4996 x 3743 (300dpi)

Keywords

Experiment 1747 18th century 18th century experiment Thames Martin Folckes Cavendish Bevis Londen Bridge measuring measurement speed electricity science scientific experiment 19th century engraving London people rowing boat water machine barrel