LevelSubSubSeries
Ref NoBPS/001/7/02/04
TitleBPS London Office - St John Street
DescriptionMaterial relating to the London Office of the British Psychological Society on St John Street
Awaiting Transfer
NotesThe History of Psychology Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our users. Be aware that our catalogue contains historic terminology relating to mental health which could be considered offensive. The terminology exists within the original record and has been retained to inform users on viewpoints at the time. It in no way reflects the attitudes of the cataloguers or the British Psychological Society.
Related MaterialPHO/001/03/02/03 Photographs of the Opening of the History of the Psychology Centre at St John Street 2004
RelatedRecordPHO/001/03/02/03
AccessConditionsRegistered Users by Appointment Only.
AccessStatusOpen
AdminHistoryThe British Psychological Society was founded in 1901 by 1926 the Society (and its library) joined with the Royal Anthropological Society to share premises at 52 Upper Bedford Place London. They moved in with the Aristoleian Society in 1932 at 55 Russell Square. The library moved to the University of Nottingham during the war and in 1941 the Society moved into the BMA building at Tavistock House South. However a fire destroyed this office and many of the Societys records in April 1946.The Society stay in Tavistock House until 1969, when after an appeal to their members they moved to Accommodation at the Royal Institution in Albemarle Street on a 10-14 year lease.

In 1976 the Society's main administrative offices move from Albemarle Street to St Andrews House, 48 Princess Street East Leicester. A London office is acquired in 1999 at 33 John Street. John Street is sold in 2006 and the Society purchased a new London building at 30 Tabernacle Street.
RulesDescription compiled in line with the following: ISAD (G) General International Standard Archival Description MAD3 Third Edition 2000
ArchNoteCompiled by Claire Jackson BPS Archivist History of Psychology Centre.
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