In the late 1989-90 I began to correspond (from Canada) with those who might be interested in forming an umbrella Association which would encourage cooperative research between the several historical societies, would involve relevant libraries, and would hold an annual lecture and occasional conferences without clashing with the programmes of the societies.
I hoped that such an association would counteract that tendency towards tunnel vision which can afflict denominational historical societies. Following preliminary meetings in 1991 and 1992, a constitution was adopted and the Association was formally constituted on 23 October 1993.
Conferences were held in 1995, 2000 and 2004. Their published proceedings appear on the Publications page.
The major publishing project to date is the four-volume series, PROTESTANT NONCONFORMIST TEXTS.
Alan Sell was Convenor from the outset until 2001; John Briggs served from 2001-2004, when Martin Wellings took over.
The Treasurers: David J. Hall (Quaker), Margaret Thompson, Michael Hopkins (both URC).
The secretaries: Malcolm Thomas, Howard Gregg, Heather Rowland, (all Quakers), and now Pauline Johns (Baptist).
This page last updated Sun 3rd February 2008