The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries lies at the heart of the early foundations of modern-day medicine and remains an important, active and innovative medical institution today. The Society plays a key role in the advancement of specialist areas of medicine, and in the ongoing post-graduate education and qualification of practitioners.
Steeped in history and tradition, the Society was founded by Royal Charter in 1617 and is one of the few livery companies in the City of London to remain professionally based with over 85 per cent of its membership belonging to professions allied to medicine.
Friends of the Archives Historical Collections Research Grant
New collections grant scheme The Friends of the Collections at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries will award up to 2 grants each year, each of up to £500, to support researchers to use the Society’s collections. The grants are intended to encourage researchers to use the collections either as the main focus of their project, […]