Each Regional Society has their own constitution and a committee which arranges an interesting programme of activities, including lectures and visits to historical sites. Most of the Societies have a regular bulletin and some occasionally produce other publications.
Methodist Historical Society of Ireland
The Society was formed in 1926 as a branch of the Wesley Historical Society which was founded in 1893. Like the Wesley Historical Society its aims are to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism; to accumulate exact knowledge; and to provide a medium of intercourse on all related subjects.
The Irish branch of the Wesley Historical Society changed its name in 2003 to The Wesley Historical Society of Ireland and again in 2010 to The Methodist Historical Society of Ireland.
Many of the Regional Societies have libraries containing books of Methodist interest and books of local interest. They also have valuable archive collections.
The Index to the Proceedings of the Local Branches, Volume 2, 1995-2005″ is available for reference at the New Room Bristol and may be purchased from them via info@newroombristol.org.uk
Regional Societies and how to contact them
Methodist Historical Society (East Anglia)
Area: Counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk
Mrs Ursula Franklin, 15 Meadow Way, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5NW
Tel 01603 423535
E-Mail eastanglia@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Cornish Methodist Historical Association
Area: Cornwall and adjacent areas
Mr. A.R.Picken, Fal Reach, Four Turnings, Feock, Truro, Cornwall. TR3 6QNTel 01872 863262
London And The South East Area: London and the South East. Please contact the WHS General Secretary
E-Mail generalsecretary@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Manx Methodist Heritage
Area: The Isle of Man Mrs Jane Foxon, 39 Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6EN. Telephone 01624 833154 E-Mail manx@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk
East Midlands
Area: Leicestershire, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham.
Ms Dorothy Mee, 3, Rockhill Drive, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 2DS
Tel 0116 2374961
North East Methodist History Society Area: Durham, Northumberland and The North Riding,
Dr Christine Seal
E-Mail northeast@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Shropshire Wesley Historical Society
Area: Shropshire
Mrs Helen Salmon BA, 123 Underdale Road, Shrewsbury SY2 5EG
Tel: 01743 369661
Wesley Historical Society – Yorkshire
Area: Historic County of Yorkshire
Mr D Colin Dews, 1 Dragon Drive, Leeds LS12 4AS
Tel: 0113 263 6234
The Wesley Historical Society in Scotland
Area: Scotland
Wesley Historical Society in Wales
Area: Wales
Mr Andrew G. Mathieson, Westbourne House, Mill Lane, Welshpool, SY21 7DY
Tel: 01938 555376