Yorkshire Philosophical Society

26/09/2026

A fabulous turnout for the Geologists' Association 2026 conference

We're looking forward to a whole day learning about Yorkshire Geology and Landscape.

24/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Call-out for any members interested in coming to the Geologists’ Association Annual Conference! 🪨 🏔️ 🌋🏞️🌄

The conference starts on Friday evening, with main events occurring on Saturday and Sunday. Swipe to see conference schedule. Booking for the conference to non-members is now unfortunately closed, apologies for the delay in information about this event.

The Geologists’ Association Annual Conference will be held in York this year. Saturday will be a day of talks highlighting the diversity of Yorkshire geology. The Yorkshire Geological Society is about to publish a thorough revision of its book of geological expositions and excursions: ‘Yorkshire Rocks and Landscapes’. Several contributors to this new edition will be speaking.

There is a fee for the day, but the GA is generously waiving this fee for YPS members, who can simply turn up on the day and enter for free on production of membership cards.

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21/09/2026

“Physical activity has been described as a “miracle cure”, but is that really true?” 🏃🏋️🚴 Come join our fascinating lecture TOMORROW ! Check out full details in our Instagram post below! 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcLQhWATpP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

14/09/2026

THE TROUBLE WITH METHANE
Cafe Scientifique lecture, 7 for 7-30, Wednesday 16 September at fortyfive Vinyl Café, 29 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH

Atmospheric methane has risen 160% since the industrial revolution and is responsible for almost a quarter of the warming the Earth is experiencing. Come and learn about this fascinating molecule from climate expert John Cossham.

Tickets are free but need to be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/yorkshire-philosophical-society

03/06/2026

How Much Vision Can We Save In The Future?
A free lecture on macular degeneration
9 June, 7pm, Yorkshire Museum
Book tickets here: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/vision-future/

19/05/2026

A large group of YPS members visited Lyminge, Kent, on 17 May. A leading local antiquarian, Rob Baldwin, described the history of the parish church from its foundation to the present day.

In 2019, archaeological investigations revealed the outline of the original church, established by Queen Ethelburga in the 7th century. The current church was built in the 11th century. Several Norman windows were uncovered in the 19th century by Canon Robert Jenkins during his own investigations into the history of the church, which is dedicated to St Mary and St Ethelburga.

After Rob's fascinating talk, members were treated to afternoon tea by another Lyminge resident, Liz Coleman - whose brother happens to be our chair, David Harbourne!

We're likely to hear more about Ethelburga in 2027, as she was instrumental in founding the first York Minster in 627 CE.

07/05/2026

There's more about the discovery of Tyrian purple textiles in this blog:

President and Fellows of Harvard College Portrait of a woman of the second century A.D. from the Fayum, Egypt, wearing a purple-dyed garment. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W.

07/05/2026

A fascinating discovery in York!

Two infants buried in Roman York were laid to rest in costly purple cloth normally reserved for emperors and members of the aristocracy.

12/04/2026

YORK CENTRAL: lecture by Rob Auld, Construction Director for McLaren Property, 7 pm, Tuesday 14 April, Yorkshire Museum

York Central will be a brand new neighbourhood with over 2,500 homes, 1 million square feet of commercial space, playgrounds, parks, allotments and squares, with direct access to the station.

Rob Auld is pivotal to the development of York Central. His role involves coordinating, procuring and delivering an immensely complicated set of projects. This lecture is a great chance to hear what it means in engineering terms - and more widely, for the future of York.

Rob's lecture is hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and York Society of Engineers.

For further information, visit https://www.ypsyork.org/events/york-central-engineering-lecture/