The Anglican Historical Society was founded in 1955 to preserve and publicise the history of the Anglican Church of Australia, particularly in Victoria and Melbourne, and membership is open to all who are interested in the rich history of the Anglican Church in Melbourne.
Lectures and occasional excursions are held and, at the final meeting of the year, the Annual Bishop James Grant Memorial Lecture is delivered.
The Society meets monthly from February-November (except July and August), at 6.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month, at Holy Trinity, East Melbourne. New members are welcome at any meeting.
Upcoming meetings in 2026:
Wednesday 11 February – 7pm
Annual General Meeting, followed by a short talk on Leonard Fullard and the Bach Festival.
18 March
Subject: History of Bell ringing, with emphasis on S. Paul’s Cathedral
Speaker: Sarah Stancombe
15 April
Subject: The Church of England of the north-east of Melbourne 1858 to 2006
Speaker: Dr Geoff Sandy
16 May
Visit to Holy Trinity, Kew. The Vicar, Fr Robert Newton will be our host.
Saturday ? September (to be confirmed)
Visit to Saint Katherine’s, Saint Helena, to be led by Dr Geoff Sandy.
21 October
Subject: St George’s Malvern (the continuing history)
Speaker: Fr Walt McEntee
18 November
James Grant memorial lecture
For further information, please contact the Secretary, Roger Meyer, on 9818 4950 or roger.meyer@bigpond.com to receive meeting notices.