Since its earliest days the Society published a regular Bulletin , which included articles on a wide range of Cambridgeshire topics, interesting people, historic buildings and village histories. Members are encouraged to transcribe records and carry out research on their own or with others and to make the results available through the Review or elsewhere. In 1987 a Collectors Group was set up to encourage young people in particular and to interest those who collect unusual items not covered by other societies. Festivals of Local History are organised. P Searby The Society was founded in 1972 to publish documentary sources relating to the history of Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.
Membership is open to all interested individuals and to, libraries, schools and othe rinstitutions.
Members receive one free copy of each volume on publication and may buy previous volumes at a special price of approximately one thiord below retail price. A list of publications and a membership application form is available from the Secretary. The latter includes an extensive introduction by its editor, Nesta Evans, and is recognised as an invaluable source for family historians. The publications during 1999 include the third volume of Romilly's Cambridge diaries. The Society's publications may be ordered through bookshops or purchased from the County Record Office , Shire Hall.