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The Teaching Cabinet, Geographical Sciences

Glasses worn by Ron Johnston

Calendar c2020s Map pin United Kingdom Professor Rich Harris, on behalf of Ron Johnston's family

Glass lenses, metal frame. As worn by Ron Johnston courtesy of his family. Ron Johnston was one of the most influential geographers of his generation. His career charted the history of human geography whilst simultaneously influencing the discipline’s shape. Ron joined the School of Geographical Sciences in 1995, where he retired from teaching in 2006 but remained an ever-present contributor.

We hope that the evolving collection of curated displays will cultivate deeper shared connections within and beyond our School – inviting us all to encounter, and re-encounter, the geographies we study through tangible, resonant forms.

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