Welcome to The Chetham Society

We publish major works of scholarship on the history of the palatine counties of Lancashire and Chester

Become a Member of the Society

When you join us as a member, you’ll receive a free copy of each volume produced during the year, plus discounts on the purchase of past publications.

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Publications

For over 170 years, the Chetham Society has maintained a regular output of valuable works of scholarship. View details of them here.

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About Us

The Chetham Society is the oldest historical society in North-West England, and the second most senior historical society in the North.

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