Cheshire Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire Liverpool Central Library William Brown St Liverpool, Lancashire L3 8EW UK Telephone: 0161 439 2316 Email: [mailto:secretary@hslc.org.uk secretary@hslc.org.uk] Website: Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire


 * The Society is a charity which exists for educational purposes to promote the study of any aspect of the history of the Palatine counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.

Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society Manchester Central Library St Peter's Square Manchester, Lancashire M2 5PD UK Email: [mailto:morrisgarratt@sky.com morrisgarratt@sky.com] Website: Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society


 * The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1883 to promote the study of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. Its sphere includes archaeology (both traditional and industrial), economic and social history, architecture and the arts, and folklore. Its range extends from antiquity to the more recent past. Although the Society is based on Manchester, its studies and activities embrace the region.

North West Catholic History Society Email: [mailto:editor@nwcatholichistory.org.uk editor@nwcatholichistory.org.uk] Website: North West Catholic History Society


 * The North West Catholic History Society promotes the study of the history of the Catholic Church in the region west of the Pennines, the old counties of Cheshire, Cumberland, Lancashire, and Westmorland.

Ranulf Higden Society The John Rylands Library (University of Manchester Library) Oxford Rd Manchester, Lancashire M13 9PP UK Email: [mailto:ranulfhigden@gmail.com ranulfhigden@gmail.com] Website: Ranulf Higden Society


 * The Ranulf Higden Society transcribes and translates medieval Latin documents associated with Lancashire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.  Some people for their own purposes need to read and understand medieval records written in Latin or Anglo-Norman but do not have the benefit of the kind of support normally provided by postgraduate courses in universities.  The Society was formed to provide a means by which they might receive continuing instruction in various relevant fields and encourage and support.

Cheshire Societies
Altrincham History Society Council Chamber Altrincham Town Hall 25 Market Street Altrincham Trafford Greater Manchester, Lancashire WA14 1PG UK Telephone: 0161 928 1583 Website: Altrincham History Society

Ashton & Sale History Society Sale Conservative Club Dane Road Sale Trafford Greater Manchester, Lancashire M33 2WL UK Telephone: 0161 962 8577 Email: [mailto:daveauty@msn.com daveauty@msn.com] Website: Ashton & Sale History Society


 * Providing information on local and social history of Ashton, Sale, and the Greater Manchester area.

Audlem & District History Society Scout and Guide Hall Cheshire Street Audlem, Cheshire CW3 0AL UK Email: [mailto:dorothyjones8@btinternet.com dorothyjones8@btinternet.com] Website: Audlem & District History Society Website #2: Audlem & District History Society


 * The Society covers all areas of Cheshire East.

Backford, Mollington & District Local History Society Mollington, Backford & District Village Hall Station Rd Backford Mollington, Cheshire CH1 6NT UK Telephone: 01244 851717 Website: Backford, Mollington & District Local History Society

Betley Local History Society Methodist Chapel The Butts Betley, Cheshire CW3 9AS UK Email: [mailto:betley.history@gmail.com betley.history@gmail.com] Website: Betley Local History Society


 * The Aims of the Society's meetings are devoted to a programme of talks on topics of local historical interest, or on wider issues which relate to such events in the village; visits to local and distant sites, landscapes, properties, buildings, record offices, archives etc.; meetings at which local research is planned and carried out; and the experiences of growing up in the village and family life in the 20th century and before.

Bowdon History Society Bowdon Downs Church Bowdon Rd Bowden Altrincham Trafford Greater Manchester, Lancashire WA14 2AH UK Telephone: 0161 928 8975/07531 900518 Email: [mailto:annmredford@gmail.com annmredford@gmail.com] Website: Bowdon History Society

Burton & Neston History Society Gladstone Village Hall The Village Burton Neston, Cheshire CH64 5TH UK Email: [mailto:bnhsociety@googlemail bnhsociety@googlemail] Website: Burton & Neston History Society Website #2: Burton & Neston History Society


 * The Society's prime purpose is to study and research local history.

Cheshire Local History Association Hargrave Church Hall Hargrave, Cheshire CH3 7RN UK Telephone: 01244 972559 Email: [mailto:info@cheshirehistory.org.uk info@cheshirehistory.org.uk] Website: Cheshire Local History Association


 * The Association’s purpose is to provide an umbrella service for all local history and heritage societies within the bounds of the ancient County Palatine of Chester, and to bring together individuals and organisations interested in all aspects of local history. It also seeks to improve communication between individual members and societies both within Cheshire and beyond.

Chester Archaeological Society Website: Chester Archaeological Society


 * We exist to promote understanding and appreciation of archaeology, history and architecture in the historic county of Cheshire plus neighbouring areas and of these subjects generally.

Culcheth Local History Group Website: Culcheth Local History Group

Family History Society of Cheshire Website: Family History Society of Cheshire

Marple Local History Society Website: Marple Local History Society

North Cheshire Family History Society Website: North Cheshire Family History Society

Northwich & District Heritage Society Website: Northwich & District Heritage Society

Stockport Historical Society Stockport Sunday School 90 Nangreave Road Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6DQ UK Telephone: 0161 4397202 Email: [mailto:morrisgarratt@sky.com morrisgarratt@sky.com] Website: Stockport Historical Society

Tarporley, Bunbury & District Historical Society Website: Tarporley, Bunbury & District Historical Society

Wallasey Historical Society Wallasey Central Library 17 Earlston Rd Wallasey Wirral, Merseyside CH45 5DX UK Email: [mailto:contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk] Website: Wallasey Historical Society


 * Wallasey Historical Society has as objects to stimulate and encourage the study of the History of Wallasey and District by means of discussions, lectures, and research.

Wilmslow Historical Society Website: Wilmslow Historical Society