Most of the scientists featured here are associated with research at Rothamsted. Short biographies of other scientists who lived in Harpenden are welcome
Sir Edward Salisbury, botanist, 1886-1978
Rothamsted virus expert and sculptor
Distinguished Geneticist and Biologist
Leading Rothamsted Physicist
Plant Pathologist, conservationist, gardener
An Ostrich, a Vulture, an Owl and a Golden Eagle
Distinguished Botanist - first to note importance of boron to plant growth
Report of a talk given by Roger Plumb at the Society's meeting held on 28 June 2017.
Botanist, biochemist, local historian
Harpenden and the conquest of Everest in 1953
Leading Rothamsted Biochemist
Leading Rothamsted Plant Pathologist
Agricultural Chemist at Rothamsted
Darwin, evolution and links with Milton Road
Director of Rothamsted 1902-12
Exhibition in Amsterdam of landscape and botanical photos across a century of change
Rothamsted Director 1958-1972
Pioneer of Rothamsted Experimental Station
Director of Rothamsted 1912-43
A report of the talk given by Jane Hawking on 30th April 2019.
Report of a talk by John Jenkyn on 25 May 2010
A pioneering woman agricultural scientist