Lundy is an island in the Bristol Channel between England and Wales on the west coast of Britain. It attracts many visitors, both for its peaceful surroundings and for scientific research. The waters around it are a marine protected area (MPA). The island itself is mostly granite with a farmed area at the south and open moorland to the north. It is protected by numerous environmental and heritage designations.
The Lundy Field Society is an independent, voluntary group which has been studying all aspects of Lundy's archaeology, history and natural history since 1946. Results are published in our Annual Reports and in a peer-reviewed Journal. The LFS is also a 'Lundy fan club' for people who love the island and who want to learn more about it and keep in touch with other Lundy enthusiasts. The LFS is a registered charity.
The files linked from this page are from an archive of papers concerning the Icelandic artist, Kristján Magnússon. They relate to the paper entitled ‘This excellent man ...’: Kristján Magnússon, Martin Coles Harman and paintings of Lundy published in the Journal of the Lundy Field Society, vol. 9 (2025).
001-letterND KHM-MCH proposing deal
002a-letter1930104 KHM-MCH terms of contract+receipt
004-letter19301117 MCH-KHM pictures for Alpine Club
005-receipt19310410 KHM to MCH
006-receipt19310616 KHM to MCH
07a-letter[1931]0325 KHM-MCH leaving Iceland for London
07b-letter[1931]0325 KHM-MCH leaving Iceland for London
08a-letter19310412 KHM-MCH on arrival on Lundy
08b-letter19310412 KHM-MCH on arrival on Lundy
009-letter19310414 MCH to KHM on Lundy
010-letter19310509 KHM-MCH reporting progress from Lundy
011-letter19310613 MCH-Daniel (Nat. Gallery)
012a-letter19310615 Daniel-MCH
012b-KHM card with hotel address pinned to 012a
013-letter19310616 MCH-Daniel acknowledging 012a
014a-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (carbon copy)
014b-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (carbon copy)
014c-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (carbon copy)
015a-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (top copy)
015b-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (top copy)
015c-Memorandum of Agreement19310617 between KHM and Fine Art Society (top copy)
016-letter19310619 MCH-Daniel reporting contract with Fine Art Society
017a-letter19310828 KHM-MCH about arrangements for exhibition
017b-letter19310828 KHM-MCH about arrangements for exhibition
017c-letter19310828 KHM-MCH about arrangements for exhibition
017d-letter19310828 KHM-MCH about arrangements for exhibition
018-letter19310908 MCH-KHM replying to 017 and reporting death of Amy Harman
019-letter19310916 Tipper-Miss F M Mason about exhibition
021-memoND re Fine Art Society exhibition
022-copy of letterND to Fine Art Society re publicity (Miss Mason)
023a-letter1931102 KHM-MCH asking to drop in to discuss exhibition
024-letter19311012 Fine Art Society-MCH re invitation cards (opening Wednesday 4 November)
025-letter19311021 Fine Art Society-MCH about frames
026-letter19311023 Fine Art Society-MCH with more cards for exhibition
027-letter19311023 MCH-Fine Art Society acknowledging cards
028-letter19311109 KHM-MCH about money and disposal of paintings from exhibition (Lundy and Iceland)
029-letter19311109 MCH-Fine Art Society asking them to pay cash to KHM
032a-letterND KHM to Tipper about newspaper reviews
032b-letterND KHM to Tipper about newspaper reviews
033-letter19311124 Fine Art Society-MCH about Bjornsson and reporting no new sales
034-letter19311126 Tipper to Art Critic Yorkshire Post about meeting
035-letter19311127 London Correspondent Yorkshire Post to Tipper about meeting
036-invoice19311109 Fine Art Society-MCH for framing Lundy pictures
038-statement19311127 Fine Art Society-MCH about framing Lundy pictures
040a-note19311201 Tipper-MCH about arrangements for Hull exhibition
040b-note19311201 Tipper-MCH about arrangements for Hull exhibition
041-receipt19311203 Fine Art Society-MCH for framing pictures
042-letter19311203 Fine Art Society-MCH enclosing account for frames
044-letter19311207 Tipper-Director Hull Art Gallery asking for exhibition
045-letter19311208 Curator Hull Art Gallery-Tipper saying that exhibition alredy booked
046a-letter19311220 KHM-MCH in reply to MCH of 19311205 (Hull exhibition and Hekla painting)
046b-letter19311220 KHM-MCH in reply to MCH of 19311205 (Hull exhibition and Hekla painting)
046c-letter19311220 KHM-MCH in reply to MCH of 19311205 (Hull exhibition and Hekla painting)
047-letter19320104 MCH-KHM in reply to 046 expressing gratitude
048-note19320105 Tipper-MCH about money owed to KHM
049a-letter19320115 KHM-Tipper about care of paintings
049b-letter19320115 KHM-Tipper about care of paintings
050a-letterKHM-MCH asking for for payment
050b-statement attached to 050a
051a-catalogue Cooling Galleries under œ10 exhibition [no apparent relevance]
051b-catalogue Cooling Galleries under œ10 exhibition [no apparent relevance]
052-letter19321026 KHM-Tipper about taking paintings to Fine Art Society
054-letter19321107 Tipper-KHM about pictures left at Fine Art Society
055-letter19321119 FWG-Tipper with numbers of five pictures sent to Lundy
056-letter19321205 David Davidson-MCH about gift of Iceland picture
057-letterND KHM-Tipper about MCH bad news [bankruptcy-query] and future exhibitions
058-letter19330612 MCH-KHM about Hekla painting
060-letter19330811 MCH-KHM replying to 059 and mentioning court case in October
061a-letter19371215 Klara-MCH reporting death of KHM
061b-letter19371215 Klara-MCH reporting death of KHM
062-letter19371228 MCH-Klara replying to 061
063a-letter19430114 MCH-Fine Art Society trying to sell 'Midsummer Night' painting
063b-letter19430114 MCH-Fine Art Society trying to sell 'Midsummer Night' painting
064-letter19430122 Dawbarn (Fine Art Society)-MCH replying pessimistically to 063
065-list of Lundy picturesND omitting two sold at exhibition and one given to Tipper
066-list of Iceland picturesND
067-noteND about Lundy and Iceland paintings
068-noteND about Lundy and Iceland paintings
069-list of 20 Lundy paintingsND
070-list of 16 Iceland paintingsND
070-notes about 3 Lundy paintings
071-draftND apparently from catalogue of Fine Art Society exhibition
072a-list of 32 Lundy paintingsND with annotations
074-list of Lundy water coloursND
075a-list of Iceland paintings, nos.1-22
075b-list of Iceland paintings, nos.23-43
075c-list of Iceland watercolours and drawing, nos.44-53
075d-note of KHM's hotel address and phone number
076-list of paintings of lundyND
077-list of paintings of lundyND
078-draftND apparently from catalogue of Fine Art Society exhibition
079a-list of invitations for Fine Arts Society exhibitionND
080-count of Lundy and Iceland paintingsND
081a-partial list of paintings of IcelandND
082a-list of paintings of Iceland, nos.1-28
082b-list of paintings of Iceland, nos.29-53
083-list of paintings of Iceland19321107 annotated 'left at Fine Art Society for Mr Magnusson'
084a-list of paintings of Iceland similar to 082 but annotated differently
084b-list of paintings of Iceland similar to 082 but annotated differently
085-letter19311123 MCH-Sveinn Bjornsson suggesting he visit Fine Art Society exhibition
2023 species records
With a welcome increase in the number of fauna and flora records being entered in the LFS logbook, held on the island in the Marisco Tavern, the size of the Annual Report has grown in recent years. To help control the costs of printing and distribution we have changed the way these records are presented with the use of narrative reporting rather than long lists of species records. The detailed lists of records are nevertheless a valuable resource so, for many taxa, these have been made available to view on this website. This page will be updated as records for additional taxa are collated and checked.
Millipedes, Centipedes, Waterlice and Woodlice
Insects
Membership
There are currently over 500 members of the Lundy Field Society, mostly in Britain but with others around the world. The society meets annually at its AGM which is usually held in Crediton, near Exeter, at the beginning of March. As well as society business there are talks on recent work on the island and an opportunity to meet other members.
Members often also meet on the island.
New members are always welcome - you can join here.
Publications
The LFS produces three publications which are distributed to members, a Newsletter in February, the Annual Report in the autumn and the Journal containing longer academic papers. The Journal is produced annually or biennially depending on contributions. The LFS promotes and publishes research on the island and members also carry out conservation-related work on the island.
If you have something to contribute, please contact the relevant editor.
External links
Downloads
Latest news
Discover Lundy 2026 bookings now open
Building on the two previous successful DISCOVER LUNDY weeks in 2012 and 2016, and the 2021 week which was cancelled due to the pandemic, we are organising a follow up event in May 2026. The Discover Lundy week will give you the opportunity to learn much more about the island’s history, archaeology and natural history with expert members of the LFS sharing their knowledge through a series of talks, walks and activities.
2026 is the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Lundy Field Society so we plan to commemorate the anniversary with special events during the week, including a number of social gatherings which were very popular last time.
2025 AGM Videos
YouTube videos of the business meeting and the talks given at the 2025 AGM are now available to view online here.
2025 AGM
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society at The Boniface Centre, Crediton, EX17 2AH on Saturday 8th March 2025 from 12 noon. See here for directions, but please note that a rail replacement bus service will be running between Exeter, Barnstaple, Okehampton and Crediton on the day. We hope you will be able to join us to renew friendships and meet other members of the Society.