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Franklin’s fascinating invention is discussed – and the relationship between this and his role as a political lightning conductor during the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin - scientist, inventor, diplomat and more - was famous before he arrived in London in 1757 for his work on electricity. His famous – and dangerous! – kite and key experiment proved that lightning was, in fact, “electrical fluid†and led to his subsequent development of the lightning rod to protect buildings from its devastating effects. Benjamin Franklin House Operations Manager, Alice Kershaw, discusses Franklin’s fascinating invention – and the relationship between this and his role as a political lightning conductor during the American Revolution.
Speaker(s): |
Alice Kershaw | talks |
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Date and Time: |
16 March 2009 at 1:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
Benjamin Franklin House |
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Tickets: |
£5/£3.50 |
Available from: |
Call 0207 839 2006 or email info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org |
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