History

The Bristol Naturalists’ Society was founded in 1862. It has always had close links with Bristol University and Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and became a charity in 1972 (charity no: 235494).

Past presidents have included many eminent naturalists, scientists and geologists including William Sanders (first President, 1862 – 1875) and Prof. C Lloyd Morgan. The first lady President, Miss Ida Roper was elected in 1913.

In the last century members of the Society published detailed summaries of the geology of the region and its plant life, its birds, its insects, and the wildlife of the shores and estuaries. In the present century it has monitored the continuing changes in these.

Last Updated 28/12/03