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SHNH Meetings
3 November 2010
Joint meeting to celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Ray’s Catalogue of Cambridge Plants, 1660: the first English “County Flora”
19 - 20 May 2011
The Society for the History of Natural History
The Society for the History of Natural History is the only international society devoted to the history of botany, zoology and geology, in the broadest sense, including natural history collections, exploration, art and bibliography. Everyone with an interest in these subjects – professional or amateur – is welcome to join.
On this site you will find information about the Society, its activities, publications and how to join us. You will also find news and up-to-date information as well as links to useful resources and further information.
Message from the President August 2010
The Society's main publication is Archives of natural history, produced twice a year, and distributed free to all members. It contains refereed, illustrated papers and book reviews and is published for the Society by Edinburgh University Press.
An informal Newsletter is produced three times a year and distributed free to members. It contains details of forthcoming meetings, news of other events, a lively Notes & Queries section, members’ news and new publications.
From time to time, the Society also publishes other works of interest. The most recent publication is Darwin in the Archives.
A brief history of the society
Latest News
Friday 28. of May 2010 Report on SHNH Spring meeting: Bicentenary of Henry Gosse, 1810-1888 Torquay Museum, 14-15 May 2010
The Torquay Museum, near Gosse’s home in Marychurch, in the later years of his life, was the venue for the 2010 Spring meeting and AGM, and welcomed 36 delegates to their Pengelly Hall for two days in a somewhat...
Sunday 16. of May 2010 "Explore 500 years of world history" is on at the the Maughan Library, Kings College London
The exhibition, Explore 500 years of world history, runs from Tuesday 27 April to Saturday 31 July 2010. The exhibition takes place in the Weston Room, Maughan Library & Information Services Centre, Chancery Lane, London WC2A...
Monday 10. of May 2010 Final Programme for SHNH Spring Meeting on Philip Henry Gosse Bicentenary Celebration
Spring Meeting and SGM/AGM
Philip Henry Gosse Bicentenary Celebration: Celebrating the life and work of Philip Henry Gosse
Friday and Saturday 14 and 15 May 2010Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG, UKFriday 14...