Linnean Society of London
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The Linnean Society of London is a learned society dedicated to the study and dissemination of information concerning natural history, evolution, and taxonomy. It possesses several important biologica
Burlington House: the Linnean Society occupies the range to the left of, and above, the entrance arch
The society's premises in Burlington House seen from within the courtyard
The first admission of women as fellows of the society in 1905 (original version), Emma Louisa Turner is on the far left, Lilian J. Veley is shown signing the membership book, whilst Lady Crisp receives the 'hand of Fellowship' from the president, William Abbott Herdman, behind Lilian J. Veley and standing is Constance Sladen – from a painting by James Sant (1820–1916) held by The Linnean Society of London
The library of the Linnean Society, Burlington House
Linnean Medal
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The Linnean Medal of the Linnean Society of London was established in 1888, and is awarded annually to alternately a botanist or a zoologist or to one of each in the same year. The medal was of gold u
Linnean Medal. The awardee's name is shown on the reverse side.
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