Around 1812 he noticed Michael Faraday, then a bright but unknown young assistant at a Southwark bookshop, and mentored him by providing tickets for him to attend lectures at the Royal Society.
Around 1812 he noticed Michael Faraday, then a bright but unknown young assistant at a Southwark bookshop who was interested in self improvement and science. Dance mentored him by providing tickets for him to attend lectures at the Royal Society.