What is The Hymn Society?

It is a diverse group of people, all sharing an interest in hymns. There are about 450 individual members (and over 50 subscribing libraries and other institutions). Some have a special interest in words and/or music, there are hymn writers, composers, hymn book editors; many members are responsible for the choice of hymns in worship, others are hymn enthusiasts or simply enjoy singing hymns.

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Annual Conference 2025

22nd – 25th July at Highgate House Conference Centre, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN. For full details please click on the 'Find out more' button. above

Registration must be made by 30th April with a non-returnable deposit of £100.00. The balance must be paid by 15th June. Book and pay online.

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A number of brief papers on different aspects of hymnody which may be of interest and use to anyone with a love of hymns. These are free to read online or download and print out.

Open the Treasures

Treasures from our Bulletins

A carefully selected collection of articles taken from the archives of past Bulletins of the Hymn Society of Great Britain & Ireland, published since 1937. The full collection of Bulletins are available to members.

Secretary's Newsletters

Included with our quarterly Bulletin is a seasonal newsletter from our Executive. The newsletter contains a variety of information related to the Society and the wider world of Hymnology.

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Hymnology Collections

Around the UK and Ireland are libraries that hold hymnology collections in their archives. Here we list some with their location and further information about what is contained, who to contact and opening times. The executive wish to extend our thanks to Christine Purcell who works with the Pratt Green Library in Durham and the various libraries that have provided the information. We hope this will provide a useful resource.