Society Of Antiquaries Of London

A precursor organisation, the College Of Antiquaries , was founded in 1586 and functioned largely as a debating society until it was forbidden to do so by James I in 1614 . The Royal Society showed some interest in Archaeology until in 1707 the Society of Antiquaries was founded—the first meeting taking place in the Bear Tavern in The Strand on the 5th December .

The Society received a Royal Charter in 1751 .

Members of the Society, known as Fellows (FSA), are elected by existing members of the Society, and Fellowship is regarded as a sign of recognition as an established scholar.

The Society is based at Burlington House , Piccadilly , London .

NOTABLE MEMBERS (VICTORIAN ERA)

William Hosking

Charles Reed

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