Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society

Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society is a Learned society in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1819, and its museum collection forms the basis of Leeds City Museum, which reopened in September 2008. The printed works and papers of the society are held by Leeds University Library.[1][2]

Among the early members of the society were John Marshall (President, 1820–26), Benjamin Gott, William Hey (President, 1831–33), and Edward Baines father and son. Richard Reynolds was an honorary secretary. More recent Presidents include John Le Patourel (1966–68).[3]

List of Presidents

The following have been presidents of the society:[3]

References

  1. "Subject guide to printed collections: Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society". Leeds University Library: Special collections. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  2. "Papers of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society MS Deposit 1975/1" (PDF). Leeds University Library: Special collections. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
  3. 1 2 "History". The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. Retrieved 2009-05-13.

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