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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.