The Chester Archaeological Society was founded in 1849 and has a long history of research and conservation. Our interests range over archaeology, history, architectural history and conservation, with particular reference to Chester, Cheshire and North Wales. 

Present-day activities of the Society 

• Monthly lectures from Autumn to Spring by expert speakers on a wide range of topics
• A lively programme of day- and weekend excursions in the Summer
• Fieldwork projects in collaboration with local professional organisations
• Publication of a nationally renowned specialist journal
• Publication of a twice-yearly newsletter
• Maintenance of its own library with a fine, wide-ranging collection of books

History of the Society 

As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations in 1999, a history of the Society was commissioned from Preston-based historian Dr Alan Crosby, the author of a number of regional studies. The Chester Archaeological Society, the first one hundred and fifty years consists of the following chapters: 

I Introduction: Chester in the late 1840's 
II The early years 1849-1880 
III The Society 1883-1999 Part 1 
III The Society 1883-1999 Part 2 
IV Archaeology, archives and architecture: the practical work of the Society 1849-1915 
V Archaeology, conservation and heritage: the practical work of the Society 1915-1999 Part 1 
VI Archaeology, conservation and heritage: the practical work of the Society 1915-1999 Part 2 

The volume is available from George Storey, 22 The Beeches, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1RE at a price of £8.50 to members, £10.00 to non-members, plus £1.00 packing and postage, payable by cash, cheque or postal order to 'Chester Archaeological Society'.