SHNH Patron
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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
Monday 08. of February 2010 Message from the SHNH President February 2010
To all those venturing out of hibernation (and what a cold winter it has already been in Britain!), greetings for 2010; the International Year of Biodiversity. As you see, the Society has some delicious fare on offer on our...
Monday 08. of February 2010 SHNH Newsletter no 27 January 2010 published
The January 2010 issue of the SHNH Newsletter is now available online. It contains many items of interest including Society news and information, an analysis of the membership questionnaire, Notes & Queries, forthcoming...
Monday 01. of February 2010 National Museum of Wales Conference Announcement 'Does Wales need a National Science Museum?
National Museum Cardiff hosts a one day conference on 18 March 2010 to explore Wales’ scientific heritage