He also proposed in 1799 the establishment in the United Kingdom of a research organization , which resulted in the founding of the Royal Institution .
Thompson was also an inveterate and practical tinkerer , developing new versions of everyday utensils .
Thompson also proposed in 1799 the establishment in the United Kingdom of a research organization , which resulted in the founding of the Royal Institution .
Thompson was also an inveterate and practical tinkerer , developing new versions of everyday utensils .