From Cave to Cosmos: A History of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society

This wonderful book tells the story of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society from its foundation in 1822. From a handful of fossils to opening the Yorkshire Museum took only eight years and the collection has grown ever since. The Museum and gardens were gifted to the people of York in 1960 and now form part of York Museums Trust. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society remains an important part of York's scientific and cultural life, and its lectures remain as relevant and popular as they were two centuries ago. Local historian Sarah Sheils brings the story to life, with glimpses into the lives of people who played a vital part in the Society's history.