Yorkshire Philosophical Society


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About the Society The Society was formed in 1822 and soon afterwards founded the Yorkshire Museum and Botanical Gardens which were put into Trusteeship in 1961. From its earliest days the Society sought to promote the study of the natural sciences and antiquities. Today the YPS is a charitable organisation with an interest in all branches of the natural sciences as well as archaeology and history. It is now an affiliated society of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Activities provided by the Society for members and the public include: A varied programme of lectures from October to May on history, archaeology, geography, technology, conservation, natural history and other sciences An annual report which includes in-depth articles on subjects of interest to the Society Education activities for primary and secondary schools Financial support for the publication of books on Yorkshire history, archaeology and natural history Prizes given to school pupils and university students Social events and excursions Membership Membership is open to all. Young and old are welcome to share our interests and to participate in the educational and social activities. Annual subscriptions are £17 per person or £25 per couple, with concessionary rates available for senior citizens and students. Society Officers President: Dr P V Addyman CBE Chairman: Prof J A D Matthew Vice-Chairman: Prof E W Anderson Hon Secretary: Mr W Smith Hon Treasurer: Mr E Dougherty Hon Social Secretary: Mrs K Cartwright Hon Editor: Mrs P Williamson Hon Archives Officer: Prof G N Cantor City of York Council Liaison Officer: Mr D Martin British Association Liaison Officer: Mrs P Buchan Council members: Dr M Ashford Mr A Cochrane Mrs C Cochrane Mrs F H E Hurst Prof J G Jones Mr J G Lee Mr S E Lusty Mr P Mason Mrs C Smith Patrons: Mrs J Barnes Professor B Cantor Professor Sir Ron Cooke Professor D Willcocks Hon Vice-Presidents: Mrs J I Gaastra Mr J B Hampshire Mr A Owen Mrs B Weatherley Prof M M Woolfson Staff Clerk to the Society: Miss Frances Chambers Links The Society is now affiliated to the British Association for the Advancement of Science. It has affiliations and joint functions with other organisations such as: University of York York Archaeological Trust Yorkshire Archaeological Society Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society Yorkshire Gardens Trust Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Yorkshire Branch of the Institute of Physics Michael Clegg Memorial Trust The Yorkshire Regional Committee of the Royal Geographical Society The Role of the Society as a Sponsor Since its inception the Society has been a sponsor of collections of artifacts, articles and books of scientific and historical interest. Most of the material collected between 1822 and 1961 is currently in the Yorkshire Museum although some items and books were sold earlier this century to finance the running of the Museum. More recently the Society has given financial support for: The purchase of items by the Yorkshire Museum such as wildlife specimens, the Middleham Jewel and a collection of northern counties geological specimens. The publication of books and databases including: Roman Jet published by the Yorkshire Museum Humour, Heartache and Hope: Life in Walmgate by Van Wilson York Women's and Craftsmen's Wills compiled by a continuing education group Topographical Views of York Parish Churches published by York Archaeological Trust A History of Clifton Hospital written by Dr M. Haslam Moorland Monuments published by the Council for British Archaeology Sir George Cayley. The Father of Aeronautics by L.S. Rivett This Garden of Death by Hugh Murray Audubon Birds Greeting Cards The Yorkshire Museum leaflet on the Geological Trial in the Museum Gardens Additionally the Society gives essay prizes to archaeology students and sixth form pupils. Premises The Society's Office and Reading Room at The Lodge in York's Museum Gardens is open on Mondays, 10am to 1.30pm, Wednesdays, 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 4pm, and Fridays, 10am to 1.30pm. Contacting the Society Yorkshire Philosophical Society The Lodge, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7DR Tel/Fax: 01904 656713 Email: info@yorksphilsoc.org.uk

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