The 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 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
The find more visit the Yorkshire Philosophical Society web site.
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