Wedgwood museum up for art prize May 7, 2009
Sketches and designs by potter Josiah Wedgwood, who founded the company in 1759, are on display at the 10. 5m museum, along with Wedgwood ceramics and pottery from the past 250 years. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Evolving views on Darwin Mar 7, 2009
Both grandfathers Erasmus Darwin and Josiah Wedgwood were central to the abolitionist cause. This was not just a modish campaign, but a driving religious and political revulsion against the practice, the commerce, and the principle of slavery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Administrators close to serving u... Feb 21, 2009
Earlier this month, a consortium led by Thomas R. Wedgwood, a direct descendant of the pottery s founder, Josiah Wedgwood, lodged a formal expression of interest in buying back the company. However, the KPS bid was first past the post. (New York Post -- Business)
Theory that shook the world Feb 15, 2009
Two hundred years ago in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Charles Darwin was born the privileged son of successful and wealthy parents: medical doctor Robert Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood, daughter of renowned potter and industrialist Josiah Wedgwood. The young Charles initially trained as a doctor, but as he was unable to stand the sight of blood, he opted to join the clergy instead. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The summer of Darwinmania Feb 13, 2009
1839: Charles marries his first cousin Emma Wedgwood, granddaughter of pottery manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood. 1842: The couple move from London to Down House, on the North Downs of Kent. (Cambridge Evening News)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Darwins dawn Feb 8, 2009
Darwin was born on Feb. 12 1809 in Shrewsbury, western England, to a wealthy family X his father was a doctor, one grandfather, Erasmus Darwin, was a noted natural philosopher and another, Josiah Wedgwood, set up a famous pottery. He was a reluctant student. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
