This is my sketch of Mr Darwin as he surveys the entrance hall to the Natural History Museum, London. Do go there - I only managed to get around the dinosaurs but it's well worth the visit.
Darwin made a lot of his discoveries on is travels in the ship the Beagle 1831-1836.
http://www.hmsbeagleproject.org/second-voyage/
Before I forget there is an incredible book call 'this thing of Darkness' which is a piece of historical fiction which tracks his life and that of Captain Fitzroy. First 2 pages are a bit peculiar, but a great read.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Thing-Darkness-Harry-Thompson/dp/0755302818
