The PHS; its history, aims and activities

The Plastics Historical Society was formed in 1986 and was first to draw attention to the heritage of the plastics industry and to celebrate all things plastic.

It is an independent society affiliated to the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
1 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DB, UK and run by a committee elected at the AGM each year.

Membership of PHS is open to anyone interested in plastics, rubbers and other polymers.  The society's international membership is drawn from industry, education, museum staff, libraries, and auction houses, and represents all age groups.

Aims

To encourage the study of all historical aspects of plastics and other polymers, including synthetic fibres, rubber and elastomers.

Headquarters at IOM³ in London

Activities

Members are offered a lively programme of events:
In addition, there are two regional sections of the Society which are open to all members - a Western Section covering Wales and the West of England, and an East Midlands Section.

The Society has a library of many hundreds of books which are gradually being assembled at the IOM^3.

Publications

Two full colour publications are mailed regularly to members - a Newsletter published six times a year, and a twice yearly journal  plastiquarian.

Click here for an index of articles in plastiquarian.

Contact the PHS

 e-mail the Honorary Secretary at hon.sec@plastiquarian.com

the Membership Secretary at memb.sec@plastiquarian.com

or for general enquiries please contact general@plastiquarian.com