ABSTRACT
Charles MacMunn was very keen on research and to help fulfil his passion he built a laboratory in the loft over his stables. MacMunn’s loft-laboratory was equipped with a wide range of instruments, which he was able to purchase as a result of funding from various societies, including the Birmingham Philosophical Society and The Royal Society. When MacMunn was a student in Ireland he was encouraged by William Stokes at Meath Hospital, Dublin, to study Spectroscopy, something that has already mentioned became a large part of his research and publications. MacMunn’s published work was denounced by German scientist Felix Hoppe-Seyler. He volunteered for service with the South Staffordshire regiment and performed medical work for the 3rd volunteer battalion between 1899 and 1902. For his contribution to the forces he received the Queen’s South Africa Medal with three clasps.
