The Royal School of Mines was established by Sir Henry de la Beche in 1851, developing from the Museum of Economic Geology, a collection of minerals, maps and mining equipment. He created a school which laid the foundations for the teaching of science in the country, and which has its legacy today at Imperial. Prince Albert was a patron and supporter of the later developments in science teaching, which led to the Royal College of Chemistry becoming part of the Royal School of Mines, to the creation of the Royal College of Science and eventually to these institutions becoming part of his plan for South Kensington being an educational region. COUNT 5
QSN1 What school was established in 1851? ANS1 The Royal School of Mines QSN2 Who established the Royal School of Mines? ANS2 Sir Henry de la Beche QSN3 A collection of miners, maps and mining equipment all belonged to what entity? ANS3 the Museum of Economic Geology QSN4 Which famous prince was a patron at the Royal School of Mines? ANS4 Prince Albert QSN5 Which region did Prince Albert aim to make famous as an educational region? ANS5 South Kensington