Metal and memories of World War 2
On occasion, we find mysterious artefacts in our collections. In this case, an old bullet. Curator of Artefacts Glenn Benson finds out more...
The Results of the 2019-20 BioMedia Competition!
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the BioMedia Meltdown Competition this year. Here are the announcements that you've all been waiting for!
After the Present Fire: The Linnean Society during the Second World War
During WW2, ‘sheltering in place’ was not an option for our collections, that eventually travelled to several locations. Isabelle Charmantier, Head of Collections, writes about these journeys, and how the war led to new ways of doing things.
Collinson’s Connections: The Commonplace Book of Peter Collinson
Assistant Archivist Luke Thorne writes about his work cataloguing the "commonplace books" of 18th-century botanist, Peter Collinson
Black Lives Matter in our Collections
Adventurous Fellows: Part Three
As we follow the voyages of some adventurous Fellows, join Curator of Artefacts Glenn Benson as he looks at the Society's connections with the lost Franklin expedition to find the Northwest Passage
Adventurous Fellows: Part Two
Being 'adventurous' has often meant exploring terrain closer to home. Curator of Artefacts Glenn Benson takes a look at the exploration of not just science itself, but also the rather unassuming town of Braintree, in Essex.
Adventurous Fellows: Part One
While we may be stuck at home, join our Curator of Artefacts Glenn Benson over the next few weeks, as we follow some 'Adventurous Fellows' from the Society's history.
The Linnean Society at Home
The Linnean Society has been communicating nature since 1788, and we're not stopping now. Here are some ways to engage with the Society from home.
1st April 2020: Meet the Team — Assistant Archivist