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] The Society is a registered charity under English law.[3]

Blue plaque, HSBC, Park Row, Leeds (25 August 2017) – marking site of Leeds' Philosophical Hall

Among the early members of the society were John Marshall (President, 1820–1926), Benjamin Gott, William Hey (President, 1831–1933), and Edward Baines and his son, Sir Edward Baines. Richard Reynolds was an honorary secretary. More recent Presidents include John Le Patourel (1966–1968).[4]

  1. ^ "Subject guide to printed collections: Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society". Leeds University Library: Special collections. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Papers of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society MS Deposit 1975/1" (PDF). Leeds University Library: Special collections. Retrieved 13 May 2009.
  3. ^ "LEEDS PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY SOCIETY LIMITED, registered charity no. 224084". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  4. ^ "History". The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. Archived from the original on 2 October 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2009.