Kindred Societies & Organisations
The following scientific and historical organisations collaborate directly with the Yorkshire Philosophical Society in the annual lecture programme:
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Royal Geographical Society
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The learned society and professional body for geography. Established in 1830, we advance geographical science and support its practitioners.
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York Archaeological Trust
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An independent charity, founded in 1972, which investigates the past for the benefit of present communities and future generations.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
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The Trust has worked for more than 60 years to maximise the region's modern landscape by protecting wildlife and wild places, and educating, influencing and empowering people
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Institute of Physics
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A scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics
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Yorkshire Gardens Trust
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The Yorkshire Gardens Trust, formed in 1996, works to conserve and foster this county's garden heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.
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Historical Association
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The association aims to present the case for knowing and learning about the past
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Yorkshire Archaeological Society
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The Society exists to promote the study of Yorkshire’s past
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PLACE: People, Landscape & Cultural Environment
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PLACE is a charitable organisation set up to promote research into the people, landscape and cultural environment of Yorkshire and to advance the education of the public in these areas.
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The University of York (Senior Common Room, King's Manor)
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The University of York's departments of archaeology, eighteenth century studies and medieval studies are located at The King's Manor - adjacent to the Yorkshire Museum.
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www.york.ac.uk
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Other local scientific and historical organisations and societies with links to YPS
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Cafe Scientifique
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A place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.
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York Astronomical Society
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A friendly collection of people who share a common appreciation for all things astronomical.
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| York Oral History Society |
Founded in 1982 to collect and preserve the memories and experiences of York people. |
www.ohs.org.uk/regions/yorks.php
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| Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society |
An amenity society concerned with the environment and heritage of the historic County of Yorkshire
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www.yayas.free-online.co.uk
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| Yorkshire Film Archive |
The Yorkshire Film Archive is the public access film archive for Yorkshire and the Humber. It holds over 14,000 items of film and video tape, dating from the earliest days of film making in the 1880s to the present day. |
www.yorkshirefilmarchive.com
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| Science City York |
Science City York was established in 1998 as a partnership between the University of York and City of York Council, with significant involvement from local businesses and subsequent support from Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber. York itself was designated the UK's first National Science City in 2005.
The company's principal role is to promote York and North Yorkshire's knowledge-based economy by supporting the creation and growth of technology-based businesses. |
www.sciencecityyork.org.uk |
