We had lunch at this pub, a short walk from the Cavendish. It's been around since the 17th century, but one of the things it's famous for is being the place where Watson and Crick announced the discovery of DNA. Which does seem like the most English thing ever (and yes, I know that Watson was American.) You make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of all time, and your first reaction is to stroll over to the local pub to tell your colleagues about it.
It was impossible to get a good photo of the plaque, but this is what it says:
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.
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