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Robert Hooke's 'To do' list;

Theory of Motion, of light, of Gravity, of Magneticks [magnetics], of Gunpowder, of the Heavens
Improving shipping, watches, Opticks [optics], Engines for trade, Engines for Carriage
Inquiry into the figures of Bodys, Qualitys of Bodys [bodies].

Subject: Natural Philosophy

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CLP/20/67
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17th century
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Ink on paper
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1 page
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Manuscript

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Robert Hooke

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Robert Hooke, List, 'Plans for improvements & experiments' by Robert Hooke, 17th century, CLP/20/67, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_20_67/list-plans-for-improvements-experiments-by-robert-hooke, accessed on 11 November 2025

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