Leeds Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science

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Established in 1957 at the University of Leeds. We are a group of researchers exploring the development and meanings of science, technology and medicine.

A circular blue plaque on a red brick wall. It reads “The Yorkshire College. These buildings, erected in 1879 with support from the Clothworkers Company, were the first purpose-built premises of the Yorkshire College (founded in 1874). They comprised the weaving and dyeing sheds and museum of the Textile Department. The College became the University of Leeds in 1904. Architect: Alfred Waterhouse.”
A female Chinese student wearing a grey coat, smiling, sat at a table with a grey and white Chinese computer keyboard.
A historic newspaper article, printed in black text, entitled "Yorkshire College of Science: Textile Industries".
A many-arched stone viaduct crossing green countryside, with light grey clouds overhead
A group of people standing in three rows in front of trees and a sculpture.
A clipping from an old newspaper - The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - dated Tuesday, September 21, 1869, describing plans to establish a Yorkshire College of Science.