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Historical Sources Referring to William Gilbert

This page contains links to extracts from primary sources which refer to Gilbert specifically, and other sources relevant to Gilbert's work.

Fuller, Thomas. A History of the Worthies of England. London, 1662 (pdf)

Chamberlain, John. The Letters of John Chamberlain. Edited by N. E. McClure. 2 vols. Philadelphia, 1939.(pdf)

Ridley, Mark. A short treatise of magneticall bodies and motions. London, 1613.

Memorial Plaque to Gilbert in Holy Trinty Church, Colchester (pdf)

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Monument to William Gilbert erected in Holy Trinity Church, Colchester by two of his brothers.
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