Saturday 24th October 2015, 10.00-16.00 in the Chapter House

In 1665 Robert Hooke published ‘MICROGRAPHIA’ – the first fully illustrated book on microscopy. Suddenly Hooke’s readers could see a whole new world of tiny things, and answer questions like ‘how does a nettle sting?’ and ‘why can a flea jump so far?’.

To celebrate the 350th anniversary of Micrographia and its beautiful illustrations, Exeter Cathedral is hosting a fun day of microscopy and drawing for all ages.

Come along and . . .

· Look at specimens through modern microscopes, helped by staff and students from Exeter University’s School of Biosciences and volunteers from the Royal Society of Biology;

· Admire an original copy of ‘Micrographia’ from 1665, newly-conserved by the Cathedral Library;

· Draw your own pictures of tiny insects and plants;

· Listen to short talks about modern microscopy and Hooke’s ‘Micrographia’ by Prof. Gero Steinberg, Dr Felicity Henderson, Dr Mark Ramsdale and Dr Katie Solomon.

This event is linked with THE BIG DRAW, a nationwide celebration of drawing that takes place annually in October. Everyone will have the opportunity to draw, photograph or write about their observations.