Newcastle upon Tyne's Literary and Philosophical Society

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf literary society
gptkbp:activities community outreach
book clubs
exhibitions
film screenings
reading groups
author events
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Literature
gptkb:Society_of_Antiquaries_of_Newcastle_upon_Tyne
gptkb:Newcastle_University
gptkbp:architect gptkb:John_Dobson
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Neoclassical
gptkbp:built Literary_and_Philosophical_Society_building
gptkbp:collection manuscripts
photographs
books
artifacts
journals
maps
gptkbp:events workshops
discussions
lectures
gptkbp:focus philosophy
literature
gptkbp:founded 1825
gptkbp:funding grants
donations
membership fees
gptkbp:governance volunteer-led
gptkbp:historical_significance preserves local history
supports local authors
first public library in Newcastle
promotes literature and philosophy
gptkbp:history established in 1825
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newcastle upon Tyne's Literary and Philosophical Society
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:location gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
gptkbp:membership open to the public
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Thomas_Bewick
gptkb:John_Dobson
gptkb:William_Hutton
gptkbp:publications research papers
annual reports
newsletters
event programs
gptkbp:significance community engagement
cultural heritage
educational resource
gptkbp:type philosophical society
gptkbp:website https://www.litandphil.org.uk