Yorkshire Philosophical 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 dedicated to fostering public interest and study in all branches of the natural sciences, archaeology and history. It is 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 public lectures from October to May on physical sciences, biological sciences, 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 for members

Forthcoming lectures and activities

The Society's 2008-9 lecture series includes a number of lectures celebrating the 150th anniversary of Darwin's "On The Origin Of Species".

Lectures are held at roughly fortnightly intervals on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm and occasionally Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm from October to May.

Admission to lectures is free. Donations are invited from non-members. Unless otherwise stated all lectures are held in the Tempest Anderson Hall, Museum Gardens, York.

For further details of lectures and other activities, please go to the activities page

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. Further details are available from the Society's office.

Contacting the Society

Yorkshire Philosophical Society
The Lodge, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7DR
Tel/Fax: 01904 656713
Email: info@yorksphilsoc.org.uk

The Lodge is open for personal callers on Mondays, 10am to 1.30pm, Wednesdays, 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 4pm, and Fridays, 10am to 1.30pm.

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Last updated 12th September 2008 by Patrick Mason