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.
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.
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Latest news
Professor Jenny George
It is with great sadness that we share news that Professor Jennifer George, Vice President of the Society, has died peacefully after a short illness.
Jenny has been studying Lundy's ponds and streams since the 1970s and has been associated with the administration of the LFS since 1981 when she joined the committee and served until 1984. She rejoined in 1987 and became our first woman chair in 1988. She served in this post until 2001 and she was elevated to Vice President the following year. In addition, Jenny was the founding editor of the LFS Journal and edited the first eight volumes from 2008 to 2020. Jenny was also the chair of the Grants sub-committee, coordinating and considering the grant applications for a long period of time.
Her contribution to the LFS has been extensive and considerable and we will miss her wise counsel.
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