James Watson
(1928-present)
Commemorated on 5 plaques
DNA Double Helix 1953 'The secret of life'. For decades the Eagle was the local pub for scientists from the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. It was here on February 28th 1953 that Francis Crick and James Watson first announced their discovery of how DNA carries genetic information. Unveiled by James Watson 25th April 2003
The Eagle Public House, 8 Benet Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom where they made an announcement
The structure of DNA was determined here in 1953 by James Watson & Francis Crick
Old Cavendish Laboratory, Free School Lane, Cambridge, United Kingdom where they worked
James D. Watson, DNA scientist. Lived here 1983-1992
18 Vincent Square, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1983-1992)
In these rooms from 1955 to 1976 James D. Watson pioneered in the revolution of molecular biology.... planned the rejuvenation of the Cold Spring Harbor Lab under which he subsequently became director [full inscription unknown]
Harvard’s Biological Laboratories, Cambridge, MA, United States where they worked (1955-1976)
Pubs in Time #9
The Eagle, Cambridge Discovery of DNA on this spot on February 28, 1953, Francis Crick and James Watson made the first public announcement of the discovery of DNA with the words "We have discovered the secret of life". Throughout their early partnership Watson & Crick dined in this room on six days every week.
Bene't Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom where they was