Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire


The Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a historical society and registered charity. It was founded on 20 June 1848 for the purpose of 'collecting, preserving, arranging and publishing such Historical Documents, Antiquities … Specimens of Ancient and Medieval Art, etc. as are connected with the Counties Palatine of Lancaster and Chester…' The society became a registered charity in 1964.

Activities

The society organises lectures and other events, and has also amassed an extensive collection of materials and publications relating to the history and antiquities of both counties.

Journal

It publishes a peer-reviewed journal, the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire annually.

Officers

Presidents

Transactions editors

Secretaries

Treasurers