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| Abbreviation | RHistS, RHS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1868 |
| Merger of | Camden Society (1897) with the RHS |
| Registration no. | 206888 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | Historical studies |
| Headquarters | University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT |
| Location | |
Membership (2021) | 4,500+ members |
President | Emma Griffin |
| Adam Hughes | |
Key people | Philip Carter, academic director |
Main organ | Transactions |
| Staff | 4 |
| Website | royalhistsoc |
Formerly called | The Historical Society |
The Royal Historical Society (RHS), founded in 1868, is a learned society of the United Kingdom which advances scholarly studies of history.