| The Harleian Society is a registered charity first established in 1869 and later incorporated in 1902. The official objects
of the Society are "the transcribing, printing and publishing of the heraldic
visitations of counties, parish registers or any manuscripts
relating to genealogy, family history and heraldry".
The Society is known for the quality and scholarship of its publications. Especially notable are the Society's editions of the Heralds' Visitations currently in the keeping of the College of Arms. This site offers a brief introduction to the Harleian Society, links to related online resources including back copies of our publications, and information for those interested in obtaining copies of our current volumes. The latest publication of the Society is entitled Cases in the High Court of Chivalry 1634-1640 (New Series vol. 18). It consists of abstracts of 738 cases held in the court over this seven year period, the busiest in the High Court's history. Many cases relate to actions for scandalous words likely to provoke a duel. Other cases involve disputes regarding social rank and the right to arms.
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