Welcome to
The Society began life as the Helmsley and Area Group of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, and the inaugural meeting took place at the Scout Hall, Helmsley on 5th December 1950.
Our Story
Since 1950
“to gather together periodically for lectures and discussions on archaeological subjects, with special emphasis on local history”
The first issue of the Society’s biennial publication, The Ryedale Historian was in 1965 providing a way for members and to publish the results of their archaeological and historical research. This and subsequent issues provide evidence of the wide range of interests of the Society’s Members, and activities in which they have been involved.
The AGM is held annually at the April meeting.
Committee Members 2024-25
Chair: Pat Sutor
Secretary: Kay Jones
Treasurer: Veronica Dunne
Membership secretary: Ian Bartlett
Talks Secretary: Susan Harrison
Visits secretary: Richard Sharpe
Librarian: Peter French
Ryedale Historian Editor: Position vacant
Committee member: Tricia Mainprize
Committee Member: Mike Hann