TitlePainting of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, George St.
ReferenceYMS0573
CreatorUnknown Creator It has not been possible to identify the creator of the archive material described.
Scope and ContentFramed watercolour painting of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, George St.
Physical descriptionThe painting is in a good condition. The frame is in a poor condition as the glass is broken.
Archival historyProvenance unknown
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Repository nameScience and Industry Museum
Associated people and organisationsManchester Literary and Philosophical Society Manchester Lit & Phil, formerly The Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, was founded on 28 February 1781 for "promoting the advancement of education and the widening of public interest in and appreciation of any form of literature, science, the arts and public affairs". It is the second oldest learned society in Britain. The earliest meetings took place in a room in Manchester's original Cross St Chapel, but in 1799 the Society moved to 36 George Street.
By the 1860s, its membership had expanded to over 200, and included prominent merchants, engineers and manufacturers. John Dalton was a member from 1794 until his death in 1844, and much of his original research was done in a laboratory at the Society’s George Street House. Other notable past members include James Prescott Joule, Peter Mark Roget, William Fairbairn, Henry Roscoe, Ernest Rutherford, Joseph Whitworth,Tom Kilburn and Alan Turing.
Since 1981, the Society has not had its own premises, but uses hired spaces for events. Manchester Lit & Phil offers a programme of events that explore a wide range of topics, including current innovations and scientific breakthroughs.
Conditions governing accessRestricted access due to condition.
Conditions governing ReproductionCopies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
