The electrification of Britain at the turn of the 20th century inspired not only fascination and puzzlement but also fear and revulsion. This talk looks at the controversies about the nature and applications of electricity, especially at women's role in taming electric lighting to make it aesthetically suitable for domestic usage.
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Public lecture by Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds and author of The Morals of Measurement
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Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds and author of The Morals of Measurement'