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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
Sunday 25. of April 2010 SHNH visit to Mrs Delany exhibition
SHNH members enjoyed a special visit to the Mrs Delany and her Circle exhibit at Sir John Soane's Museum in London. Led by Gina Douglas, Meetings Secretary, members viewed the exquisite embroidery, botanical collages,...
Monday 08. of March 2010 Archives of natural history 37 (1) online
The first part of Archives of natural history 37 is available on-line and has been mailed to members.
Among the papers included is the William T. Stearn 2009 prize-winning essay by Stephanie Pfennigwerth about the extinct King...
Monday 08. of March 2010 William T. Stearn Student Essay Prize - call for entries
The Society for the History of Natural History invites submissions to the 2010 William T. Stearn Student Essay Prize Competition. The prize will be awarded to the best original, unpublished, essay in the field of history of...