Piggott, S. (1991). The background and beginnings of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. Wiltshire Archaeol Natur Hist Mag 84. Vol 84, pp. 108-115.

Title:

The background and beginnings of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society

Issue:

Wiltshire Archaeol Natur Hist Mag 84

Series:

The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine

Volume:

Page Start/End:

108 - 115

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Journal

Abstract:

The origin and early activities of the Society are seen as a part of the social and intellectual history of the nineteenth century. The founding of local archaeological societies at this time was a widespread and fashionable development which met the intellectual need of an educated public to acquire and share knowledge in new subjects. The Society's founders, early social composition, allocation of interests and activities are discussed, and brief accounts are given of five of its original officers and their contribution to the fields of archaeology, local and natural history, ethnology, ornithology, and botany. The early foundation of a library and museum with its now famous prehistoric collection, together with the achievements of its members, are evidence of the maintenance of the Society's high reputation for excellence in learning.

Author:

Stuart Piggott

Year of Publication:

1991

Subjects / Periods:

Prehistoric (Auto Detected Temporal)

Library (Auto Detected Subject)

Nineteenth Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Source:

BIAB (The British Archaeological Bibliography (BAB))

Created Date:

20 Jan 2002