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J.W (Bill) Fox's: A History of Physics, Space Science and Astronomy at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê (1826 - 1975)
A detailed history of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Physics and Astronomy department from Dionysius Lardner to Harrie Massey.
A history of High Energy Physics Research at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê from 1950 - 1965.
British Library, Oral history of British science: