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The Origin Of Species


Christ's College

Charles Darwin, author of “The Origin of Species”, was sent to Christ’s College, Cambridge by his father who was worried about his son becoming a “ne’er do well”. Rather surprisingly, Darwin enrolled on a BA course to qualify as a clergyman.

English Roses

There is a variety of David Austin English Rose named after Charles Darwin. The flower has a strong fragrance and large blooms.