The Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a historical society and registered charity founded for the purpose of "collecting, preserving, arranging and publishing such Historical Documents, Antiquitiesâ¦Specimens of Ancient and Medieval Art, etc. as are connected with the Counties Palatine of Lancaster and Chesterâ¦" on 20 June 1848. The society became a registered charity (No. 224825) in 1964.
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.
It publishes a peer-reviewed journal, the Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire annually.