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The Society makes grants both to individuals and to organisations in support of cultural and scientific activities which increase innovation, outreach and diversity in Leeds and its immediate area. It also supports local museums and galleries and publications relating to the city.

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About the Society

The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, founded in 1819, is a charity that promotes interest in science, literature and the arts – in the city of Leeds and beyond. We have meetings, lectures, entertainments, publications and visits.

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13 February 2022

Brotherton100 online exhibition

An online exhibition celebrating the start of book and manuscript collecting by industrialist Edward Brotherton (1856-1930), who left his remarkable purchases to the University of Leeds.

Visit the exhibition: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/brotherton100

The Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery at the University of Leeds is free and open 09:00-17:00 Tuesday to Saturday

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29 November 2021

Reith Lectures 2021

If you enjoyed our lectures on Artificial Intelligence you might want to listen to/read this year's Reith Lectures on this topical subject.

20 November 2021

Events Programme 2022

We're planning a typical range of interesting and challenging topics from speakers who are leaders in their field.
1 April 2021

An intriguing connection between LPLS and the Red Planet…???

A Martian sundial might well sound as if it has come straight from some fantasy, but Leeds astronomer and former President of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Charles Whitmell did actually once build such a device.
30 January 2020

How Local Astronomer William Gascoigne Put Leeds at the Forefront of the Scientific Revolution – All Thanks to a Spider…

When William Gascoigne (1612-1644) died, whilst fighting for the army of King Charles I in the English Civil Wars, he seemed destined to be forgotten by history.
18 January 2020

Nesyamun, ‘The Leeds Mummy’ is heard….after a 3000 year silence

A team of researchers have been able to reconstruct Nesyamun's vocal tract and hear the sound that it might once have made.

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Grants

The Society makes grants both to individuals and to organisations in support of cultural and scientific activities which increase innovation, outreach and diversity in Leeds and its immediate area. It also supports local museums and galleries and publications relating to the city.

Events

Since 1819, the Phil & Lit has been inviting the people of Leeds to hear from knowledgeable and entertaining speakers. Many are leaders in their field of science, arts or current affairs. We also hold an annual Science Fair and organise occasional visits. Becoming a member means that you’ll receive invitations to all these activities. In future, we plan to have a mix of real and virtual events.