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Founded in 1788 and named after the great Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), The Linnean Society of London is among the oldest of London's Learned Societies. It can also lay claim to being the world's oldest active organisation devoted exclusively to natural history in the broadest sense. Fellowship is open to all interested in the science of natural history. Its archives includes botanical, zoological and library collections belonging to its founder Carl Linnaeus and in its keeping since 1829. Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace are among the illustrious fellows who have been part of the society.
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81 Jermyn Street, SW1Y | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
Situated on prestigious Jermyn Street, in the heart of Piccadilly, the 4 star deluxe Cavendish Hotel is perfectly located for London's theatres, shops and arts. It ... More
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21 Piccadilly, W1J | 3 minutes from The Linnean Society
A hotel that is distinctly in the old English style, with magnificent antique décor, staff who are attentive, discreet, and ever so polite and, most importantly, ... More
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68 Regent Street, W1B | 3 minutes from The Linnean Society
Café Royal is a 160-bedroom 5-star luxury hotel on Regent Street, in London's city centre overlooking Piccadilly Circus. The hotel has conference facilities, a cafe, bar ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 8 minutes from The Linnean Society
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 8 minutes from The Linnean Society
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 9 minutes from The Linnean Society
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ... More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
15 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London W1S | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
Among the first galleries to be established in Europe, Colnaghi specialises in Old Master paintings and drawings from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Its clients ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
7 Bury Street, St James's, London SW1Y6AL | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
Portraits, commissioned and otherwise, are a tradition as old as art itself, with representations made of great men and women for posterity from the time of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-10 Ryder Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
Gallery owner Chris Beetles has been dealing for 25 years, and for 16 years from this location in the heart of St James's. Specializing in English ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th October 2019 to 4th January 2020
The Linnean Society, 16 Denman Street, W1D | 5 minutes from The Linnean Society
Following the success of the Young Vic's bold adaptation of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, the production transfers to the Piccadilly Theatre in autumn. Told ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st January 2015 to 5th April 2020
The Linnean Society, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with the obvious decision that the show ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 6th November 2017 to 25th January 2020
The Linnean Society, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
Tom MacRae's musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie transfers to London's Apollo Theatre after an acclaimed run at the Sheffield Theatre. Despite being openly gay and confident ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1V | 5 minutes from The Linnean Society
The tiny entrance of the Criterion Theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ... More
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22-32 Shaftesbury Avenue, Trocadero, W1D | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
From spring 2019 the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience comes to the West End. After three successful years in Angel, Islington (open until 28th ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
63-65 Haymarket, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
The independently-owned Empire owns cinemas at 14 locations across the UK including this one, the three screen Empire Cinema on Haymarket in London's ... More
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
60 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, London W1J | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
As Mont Blanc's opulent pens are not officially available over the internet, you will have to visit one of their special boutiques in order to acquire ... More
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French Railways House, 178-180 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
Opened in December 2013, marking 20 years since her first Holland Park shop opened, this Piccadilly store is Cath Kidston's largest shop to date. Located within ... More
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172 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
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172 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
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Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, Fitzrovia, London W1A | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 11 minutes from The Linnean Society
Awarded The Best City Cookery School 2013, the Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been teaching people to make simple, honest food for more than ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
19 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London W1U | 12 minutes from The Linnean Society
Whether you're a Nigella or not in the kitchen, the L'atelier des Chefs cookery school can teach you something. Classes are given in the basement kitchens ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 13 minutes from The Linnean Society
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
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London > Leisure > Fitness
30 Bury Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from The Linnean Society
Catalyst personal trainers are among the best in London. Get fit without doing yourself an injury, lose weight with a specially devised programme or build your ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London W1J | 4 minutes from The Linnean Society
The subterranean spa within the luxury May Fair Hotel offers a tailed experience emphasising wellbeing and health. All of the spa treatments have been carefully ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
Located in the heart of London's traditional Clubland in Pall Mall, The Reform Club was founded in 1836 and was membership was initially restricted to those who ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
5 Charles Street, Mayfair, London W1J | 6 minutes from The Linnean Society
One of two venues belonging to The Meredith Group who also run The Portman in Portman Village, The Only Running Footman is a popular pub, restaurant ... More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
The Ritz Hotel, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
The Rivoli Bar, an intimate cocktail lounge within the famous Ritz Hotel, re-opened in 2001 after a closure of some twenty years with interiors stylishly updated ... More
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Burlington House, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J | 1 minute from The Linnean Society
Lord Burlington's spectacular London palace is home to the Royal Academy of Arts, a set of galleries that houses the country's premier art school and a ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8-10 Dover Street, Mayfair, Mayfair, London W1S | 2 minutes from The Linnean Society
This long established night spot in Mayfair's Dover Street has been providing Londoners with a sophisticated setting to enjoy food, drink and live entertainment for 30 ... More
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Hotels Near The Linnean Society What's On Today Near The Linnean Society  Lucian Freud: The Self-Portraits Exhibitions | Until 26th January 2020 Royal Academy of Arts 1 minute walk from The Linnean Society He's famous for his fleshy, unflinching portraits but in this Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Lucian Freud's subject is himself. ...More  Death of a Salesman Theatre | Until 4th January 2020 Piccadilly Theatre 5 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Following the success of the Young Vic's bold adaptation of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, the production transfers to ...More  Regent Street Christmas Lights Seasonal | Until 31st December 2019 Regent Street 5 minutes walk from The Linnean Society With 2019 marking the 200th anniversary of Regent Street, the ceremony marking the Christmas Lights switch-on will be a big ...More  Crystal Maze LIVE Experience West End Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2019 The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience West End 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society From spring 2019 the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience comes to the West End. After three successful years in Angel, Islington ...More  Oi Frog & Friends! Theatre | Until 5th January 2020 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Fun family entertainment for the over threes, Oi Frog & Friends! is an action-packed play with songs, puppets, laughs and ...More  Thriller Live Theatre | Until 5th April 2020 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with ...More  Carnaby Christmas Lights and Shopping Party Seasonal | Until 1st January 2020 Carnaby Street 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Sustainability is at the heart of the Carnaby Street Christmas Lights this year with dolphins and whales creating an ocean ...More Christmas Special Comedy | On 7th December 2019 The Comedy Pub 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Dark and mischievous humour from New Zealander, Carey Marx. Plus Jeff Innocent, Andy Stedman and Dinesh Nathan....More Christmas Special Comedy | On 7th December 2019 The Comedy Pub 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Dark and mischievous humour from New Zealander, Carey Marx. Plus Andrew Ryan, Dinesh Nathan, Carly Smallman and Martin Durchov....More  Sketch Christmas here, there and everywhere Seasonal | Until 1st January 2020 Sketch - The Glade 6 minutes walk from The Linnean Society Stepping inside sketch is like falling down a rabbit hole and it's never more magical than at Christmas. Around every ...More New on LondonTown Manor Theatre | From 7th April National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre A new play by Moira Buffini, Manor sees Olivier Award-winning actors Nancy Carroll and Ben Daniels take to the National Theatre stage. 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