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John Canton's magnets
John Canton invented a technique for magnetizing iron bars to produce artificial magnets. He reported his method to the Royal Society in 1750, and was awarded the Copley medal in 1751 for his work.
1750
- Image reference: RS-8485
- The Royal Society
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All products are printed in the UK, using the latest digital presses and a giclée printmaking process.
We only use premium branded inks, and colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
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We print everything to order so delivery times may vary but all unframed prints are despatched within 2-4 days via courier or recorded mail.
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