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This talk by Peter Morris chronicles the evolution of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Historical Group from its founding in 1975 to 2025. Discover how the group was established through Stephen Mason's efforts at King's College London, initially as the Historical Chemistry Group of the Chemical Society. Follow the leadership transitions through the decades, from Colin Russell's early chairmanship to subsequent leaders including Alec Campbell, John Shorter, Noel Coley, Jack Betteridge, Alan Dronsfield, John Hudson, Peter Morris, and John Nicholson. Learn about key milestones including the group's involvement with the Annual Chemical Congress and BOC Priestley Conference, the launch of their newsletter in 1981, the transition to Burlington House meetings, the establishment of Anglo-Dutch collaborations, partnerships with organizations like the Institute of Physics Historical Group, and how the group navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Trace the impressive growth of the Historical Group's membership from 151 members in 1980 to 959 by 2024 in this comprehensive 82-minute presentation delivered on March 18, 2025.
