Royal College of Chemistry
 The Royal College of Chemistry (RCC) was a college originally based on Oxford Street in central London England. It operated between 1845 and 1872.The College was set up to teach practical chemistry. Many politicians donated funds to establish the college including Benjamin Disraeli William Gladstone and Robert Peel. It was also supported by Prince Albert.The first director was August Wilhelm von Hofmann. Frederick Augustus Abel studied under von Hofmann.