The Burgon Society
We are a learned society for study of academic dress and regalia - design, history and practice around the world.
Founded in 2000, we hold regular meetings comprising a lively mixture of social interaction and scholarship. The peer-reviewed journal, Transactions of the Burgon Society, publishes many papers arising from the Society's research, and is supplemented by the newsletter, Burgon Notes.
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Latest News
Bookings Open - Burgon Society’s 25th Anniversary Spring Conference and AGM
Posted: 7th December 2025
Bookings are open for Burgon Society’s 25th Anniversary Spring Conference and AGM in Durham
Hood of the Month
MusB, University of Cambridge
Charles Franklyn’s immortal phrase may be confidently applied, since few would contest that this hood really is one of the most beautiful and dignified in the world.
Join Us
Membership of the Society is open to anyone who is interested in academic dress. The annual subscription entitles Members and Fellows to a free copy of our annual peer-reviewed journal Transactions of the Burgon Society on publication, as well as our quarterly newsletter Burgon Notes. Members enjoy discounts on purchases from the Society’s shop, including tickets for events, and may apply for Fellowship of the Society by examination.