York virtuosi


The York Virtuosi were an informal group of antiquarians, artists and natural philosophers who gathered initially around Martin Lister in York between 1670 and 1683.
They were "at the height of their powers" towards the end of the century, and in this group may be seen the roots of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society which followed the example of newly founded societies in Leeds, Sheffield and Hull.
Among the group were:
On the periphery of the group were