Private company

British Society for the History of Science

Logo: bshs.org.uk⁴

Learned society devoted to the history of science, technology, and medicine

The British Society for the History of Science (BSHS) was founded in 1947 by Francis Butler, Joan Eyles and Victor Eyles.² It is headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom.¹ Its revenue was £121,044 in 2024.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1947Founded¹

Industryhigher education¹
HeadquartersNorwich, United Kingdom¹
Websitebshs.org.uk
Legal formPrivate Limited by Guarantee³
LEI213800Y866999BJZJX13³
StatusActive³
LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)³
Registered addressC/O ASTON SHAW LTD, NR1 1BY Norwich, United Kingdom³
Registered withCharity Commission for England and Wales, 258854³

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The British Society for the History of Science (BSHS) was founded in 1947 by Francis Butler, Joan Eyles and Victor Eyles.²

The story

Founded by Francis Butler, Joan M. Eyles and Victor Eyles in 1947.¹

Leadership

Who has led British Society for the History of Science, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderFrancis Butler¹
FounderJoan M. Eyles¹
FounderVictor Eyles¹

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

British Society for the History of Science revenue by year¹121.0K GBP in 2024+16% since 2019

2024121.0K GBP¹
202392.5K GBP¹
202273.5K GBP¹
2021110.3K GBP¹
202088.5K GBP¹
2019104.5K GBP¹

Timeline

1947Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataBritish Society for the History of Science on Wikidata
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WikipediaBritish Society for the History of Science on Wikipedia
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GLEIFBritish Society for the History of Science LEI record (213800Y866999BJZJX13)
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Company websiteBritish Society for the History of Science logo