''The British Journal for the History of Science'' (a.k.a. ''BJHS'') is an international academic journal published quarterly by Cambridge University Press in association with the British Society for the History of Science. It was founded under its present title in 1962 but was preceded by the ''Bulletin of the British Society for the History of Science'' which was itself founded in 1949. The journal publishes scholarly papers and reviews on all aspects of the

history of science The history of science covers the development of science from ancient times to the present. It encompasses all three major branches of science: natural, social, and formal. Science's earliest roots can be traced to Ancient Egypt and Meso ...

. The journal is currently edited by Doctor Amanda Rees, who works at York University.

Previous editors of ''BJHS''

Amanda Rees (2019–present) Charlotte Sleigh (2014-2019) Jon Agar (2009-2014) Simon Schaffer (2004-2009) Crosbie Smith (2000-2004) Janet Browne (1994-2000) John Hedley Brooke (1989-1994) David Knight (1982-1989) Nicholas W. Fisher (1977-1982) Robert Fox (1971-1977) Maurice P. Crosland (1966-1971) H. D. Anthony (1962-1966) N. H. de V. Heathcote (editor of predecessor journal, ''Bulletin of the British Society for the History of Science'') English-language journals History of science journals Publications established in 1962 Quarterly journals Cambridge University Press academic journals Academic journals associated with learned and professional societies of the United Kingdom {{Sci-hist-journal-stub