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Birmingham Law Society

Photograph at the Birmingham Law Society plaque

The Lunar Society of Birmingham represents a significant chapter in the intellectual and industrial history of the Midlands. This gathering of thinkers and innovators, initially known as the Lunar Circle, convened between 1765 and 1813. Members, who included leading industrialists and natural philosophers, chose to meet during the full moon to benefit from the natural illumination on their journeys home, a reflection of the era's infrastructure. They playfully adopted the moniker "lunaticks", a contemporary take on the word "lunatics", during their regular meetings held at various notable residences, fostering a unique environment for shared discovery and discourse.

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