| Administrative History | Derbyshire Archaeological Society was founded in 1878 as the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society to encourage interest in the County’s archaeology and natural history. The reference to natural history was dropped in 1961. The Society first published its Journal in 1879 and it has been published every year since. The Society also publishes Derbyshire Miscellany (a six monthly local history magazine) and a six monthly newsletter. All of which can be consulted in the Local Studies Library.
The Society funds archaeological and historical research, conservation and publication with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. It supports local historical societies in studying the historical environment, holds study days, lectures and visits.
Membership is open to everyone with an interest in the archaeology and history of Derbyshire.
Several Special Interest Groups have been established over the years. As of August 2020, there are four active sections: Archaeological Research Group (ARG), Architectural Section (AS), Local History Section (LHS) and Industrial Archaeology Section (IAS). Each group is responsible its own programme of lectures during the winter months and visits during the summer months.
Source: Derbyshire Archaeological Society website, August 2020 |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited by the Derbyshire Archaeological Society with Derbyshire Record Office in February 1966, March 1966, September 1966, December 1968, January 1969, November 1969, July 1971, September 1972, October 1974, September 1075, March 1976, August 1976, September 1976, October 1976, March 1980, April 1980, December 1980, June 1981, March 1983, April 1984, July 1986, March 1988, October 1999, August 2002, December 2015, February 2019, January 2020, April 2022, July 2023 and October 2025. |