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Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society

The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society was founded in 1819 and played an important role in further education in the sciences and the humanities, in Leeds throughout most of the 19th century. Currently the Society's principal activities are its programme of public lectures and scheme of competitive grants to groups, societies, and individuals, focusing on projects with a connection to Leeds. The Society.s archives include their business records, annual reports and the Louis Le Prince Collection.

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