Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kemsing is at the foot of the North Downs in the County of Kent. There are footpaths to the Kemsing Nature Reserve and the North Downs Way, with far reaching panoramic views.

The Kent Archives is located in the Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone. Our service provides you with the opportunity to learn, explore and develop your knowledge of Kent's history.

Kent Family History Society has a long tradition of helping researchers find out more about family, local and social history in Kent. Our quarterly journal publishes news and articles with Kent connections and explores resources and approaches to research issues.

A nationally protected landscape stretching from the white cliffs of Dover to the Surrey and London border. With ancient bluebell woodlands, rugged chalk coastline, internationally rare chalk grassland, and ragstone villages there is beauty to explore all year round.

Our geographical area of interest is the southern region of the London Borough of Bexley in north west Kent, comprising Sidcup, Blackfen, Foots Cray and North Cray. Our interest in local history extends beyond the boundaries of Sidcup, reflected in the variety of our meetings.

Mission is to use its very experienced regional officers to promote and protect the hobby and to encourage its members to carry out their hobby in a responsible manner in accordance with the “Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales and to comply with the “Treasure Act” legislation.

We are a bunch of friendly people and organise talks of local and general interest on the 4th Thursday of the month. We also undertake research into the history of our village. Some of this research results in talks or articles for our website where you can read more about us.

Meets the second Wednesday each month October to May at 7.30 PM at King George V Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane, Loose. A programme of lectures on historical subjects is not necessarily confined to Loose and its immediate area but generally of a ‘local’ flavour.

Formed in 1971. The main activity of the Society is the presentation of monthly talks between March and June then again between September and December.

Leigh, three miles west of Tonbridge, is thought to have grown from a hamlet that dates to the late 11th century. You can find here access to the Society’s archives as well as articles which have been written by members for the Leigh Parish Magazine.

Are you interested in: Excavation, fieldwork and other projects? Outings to places of interest? Indoor meetings with talks? If so, MAAG could be for you!

What were people doing in your village/part of town 50/100/500 years ago, and how has the landscape influenced development? The group meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm.

Mid Kent Metal Detector Club was formed in 1977 and has gone from strength to strength. Have you ever wondered about the history of your land? We would be grateful to hear from you. We also offer a free recovery service.

Membership is open to anyone, anywhere in the world and you will receive our quarterly journal mailed direct. You can attend the monthly meetings held at each of our two branches (Dartford and Sevenoaks) at no extra cost, can purchase books and listen to a wide variety of talks.

An active local volunteer archaeology group and registered charity with a field headquarters at Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley.

Founded in 1983 by Jayne Semple and Mollie Lewis, aiming to help us all to understand and enjoy aspects of our village and parish history and that of the surrounding areas from the houses and architecture to the people, their livelihoods and the landscape.

Rainham is one of the Medway Towns in North Kent which also includes Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester.

Meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Cricketers Public House, River, Dover, Kent.

Contact Mr A Wilkinson, Secretary.

The society normally holds monthly meetings and regular talks at Shepherdswell Village Hall.

Set beside the river Darent where it cuts through the North Downs on its way to the Thames, Shoreham is a village and parish of just over two thousand inhabitants about five miles north of Sevenoaks in west Kent.

We carry out research into the history of Smarden.

Formed in 1997 and since 2000 its collections have been held at Snodland Millennium Museum.

Speldhurst Parish has a rich history that spans back centuries. Our archaeological site takes you on a journey through time, where you can discover the ancient artifacts and hidden treasures that tell the story of our community.

The Historical Society was originally formed in the 1980s by a keen local historian, the late Alwyne Hawkins. Members initiated a number of research projects including a buildings survey, studies of local wills and the like.

Passionate individuals committed to uncovering the hidden stories of our village, making history come alive for everyone to enjoy.

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-led institution with an excellent reputation for the quality of its student experience.

Custodian of the Staplehurst Archive. You are welcome to visit and to inspect our holdings. We are also on the lookout for new material; if you have something you would like to donate, please contact us via the Parish Office.

Meet every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Cricketers Public House River, Dover Kent.

Tonbridge Historical Society brings together people with interests in all aspects of the subject, for talks and other activities. New members are always welcome.

We are a friendly group with many members, and offer a wide range of activities throughout the year; visitors are always welcome. Membership is open to all who are interested in the history of Tenterden and its surroundings.

A charitable trust that provides educational activities to the community and maintains the Virtual Museum of Thanet's Archaeology.

Aims to protect and enhance the character and development of the Wealden towns, villages and countryside, to safeguard the amenities, and to cultivate a wider interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the Weald.

Formed in late 1978/early 1979 by two enthusiastic metal detectorists Stephen Johnston and John Williams, since then the Club has expanded and grown in terms of members & activities!

The Woodchurch Ancestry Group is an informal group of family historians which grew out of the Woodchurch Local History Society.

The Woolhope Naturalists’ Field Club was founded in 1851 to further the study of the natural, historical and social environment of Herefordshire, which lies on the border between England and Wales.

Doddington is a quiet rural English village located in the Syndale Valley in the Kent Downs (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Make new friends, join the community and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Kent village of Wye and Wye College.

Founded in January 1948 to promote enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, local history. Monthly talks held in the Joanna Thornhill School from October to April on the first Wednesday of the month. During the summer months excursions are also offered.