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Emily Hasler, an English Heritage employee at Charles Darwin's home, Down House, opens the curtains to his old study on April 2 in Downe, England. Staff at the house are cleaning and preparing the property ahead of their peak visitor season. The house contains the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', as well as family rooms and an extensive garden that inspired the renowned scientist.

A glimpse inside Charles Darwin's study

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