Geological Society

The Geological Society of London was founded in 1807 by a small group of scientists including Humphry Davy and the Society’s first President, George Bellas Greenough. The world’s oldest geological society, it promotes research, publishes scientific journals, and organises meetings. Granted a Royal Charter in 1825, it has occupied Burlington House, Piccadilly, since 1874. Its Fellows may use the initials FGS.