In 1884, a group of color enthusiasts formed a group known as the Society of Dyers and Colourists. Still in existence today, the group aims to advance the science of color in the world and group prides themselves on being the only international professional society dealing with color.

Top Places in England

Derbyshire, England

Calke Abbey

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

52.7997, -1.4558

Added by alimawanderlust83

Southampton, England

Titanic Memorial Cruise on the MS Balmoral

A cruise ship retraces the the route of the doomed RMS Titanic, 100 years later.

50.9097, -1.4044

Added by Rachel

London, England

Hackney City Farm

A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.

51.5320, -0.0660

Added by michelleferlito

See more things to do in England »

The Society received recognition for their institution with a Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1963 and started up a Color Museum not far from their headquarters in Bradford, UK. The museum was designed to educate both children and adults about the science of color and how it affects the world around us. Believing we have taken color for granted, the SDC Color Museum aims to tell us otherwise. Through a variety of interactive stations and models, the Colour Museum shows and tells all regarding color.

Unfortunately, the SDC Colour Museum had to be shut down. They are now doing interactive programs, and presenting on color, to schools and colleges. If you are interested in such an event, get in contact with the Society of Dyers and Colourists with the information supplied both above and below. They also have an online version of the museum on their website at www.colour-experience.org.