Promoting science and the arts and supporting the city of Leeds since 1819

We've been going over 200 years, but we're up to date

The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society is a charity whose purpose is ‘To promote the advancement of science, literature and the arts in the City of Leeds and elsewhere by making grants, holding, or providing for meetings, lectures, classes and entertainments of a scientific, literary and artistic nature’.

Welcome to the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society.

Upcoming events

Excerpt from 1851 OS map of Nantwich, including the Unitarian Chapel

Joseph Priestley on his way to Leeds

Free

  • 13:00 - 14:30
  • In person
  • Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds LS1 5EB
  • Free

Early years of scientific discovery and ministry in Nantwich – Dr Helen Cooke gives the 2026 Priestley Lecture

Membership

Join us and help shape the future of the society

Become a member for:

  • Special member-only events and lectures
  • Free and discounted publications
  • A free copy of the Society’s Annual Review
  • Opportunity to join the Council
  • Annual membership £25 per year
  • Free membership for under 25s

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