Welcome …

to the St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society, also known as the ‘Arc and Arc‘. The Society was formed in 1845 and celebrated its 175th Anniversary in 2020. Since then, we’ve been the meeting point for people curious about the history of St Albans and its surroundings, and we now have over 600 members. Like the first members, we seek to promote an interest in and the study of local history. Our motto is Discover, Protect, Innovate and InformJoining the Society is easy, and there are many ways to become involved.