Frittenden Historical Society
Founded in 1975, we aim to educate and entertain with talks and presentations about the local history of Frittenden and the Weald of Kent, together with Kent county history.
Gravesend Historical Society
Founded in 1924. Wide interests including research, surveys of sites and buildings, rights of way and footpath walks.
Halling Historical Society
Halling Historical Society (HHS) is for anyone of any age in the village of Halling, Kent, England, and surrounding areas, who is interested in local history, especially about Kent and the Medway Valley.
Headcorn Local History Society
The Local History Societies Archive is situated in Headcorn Village Hall. It consists of a large number of photographs dating back to the 19th century. The society also has a considerable number of old Headcorn family’s information.
Herne & Broomfield Local History Group
Formed in 2003 to encourage an active interest in the local history of Herne, Broomfield and the immediate surrounding area. In addition to our regular meetings, we are involved in research projects, produce publications and are building up an archive of local material.
Herne Bay Historical Records Society (HBHRS)
The HBHRS is flourishing and maintains contact with its members by means of talks during the winter months and excursions to places of interest during the summer.
Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne
Set up in 2004 by a group of local volunteer historians sharing a passion for history, in particular for our local heritage. We run group research projects and support members with their individual research interests.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society
The Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society was founded in 1995 after the publication by the Parish Council of the Centenary Book. Since then the Society has met regularly in the Village Hall and regularly publishes books and leaflets about the area.
Hythe Civic Society
We are a society of Hythe residents who share an interest in our community, its built environment and its open spaces. Our membership amounts to about 5% of the population (one of the highest listed by Civic Voice), demonstrating that civic pride is very much alive in Hythe.
Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society
A society based in east Kent for archaeology enthusiasts of all ages!
Kemsing Heritage Centre Association
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.
Kent Archives, Kent History and Library Centre
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
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.
Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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.
Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society
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.
Landscape Explorers Group in South East
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.
Lenham Heritage Society
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.
Loose Area History Society
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.
Lyminge Historical Society
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 & District Historical Society
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.
- Ashford Archaeological Society
- Barham Downs History Society
- Bearsted & District Local History Society
- Biddenden Local History Society
- Brenchley & Matfield Local History Society
- Bromley Borough Local History Society
- Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society
- Charing & District Local History Society
- Cinque Ports Detecting Club
- City of Rochester Society
- Cranbrook Museum & Local History Society
- Crayford Manor House Historical Society
- Dartford & District Archaeological Group (DDAG)
- Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society
- Discover Roman Otford Project
- Dover Archaeological Group
- Dymchurch & District Heritage Group (DDHG)
- Farningham and Eynsford Local History Society (FELHS)
- Folkestone Research & Archaeology Group (FRAG)
- Frittenden Historical Society
- Gravesend Historical Society
- Halling Historical Society
- Headcorn Local History Society
- Herne & Broomfield Local History Group
- Herne Bay Historical Records Society (HBHRS)
- Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne
- Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society
- Hythe Civic Society
- Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society
- Kemsing Heritage Centre Association
- Kent Archives Kent History and Library Centre
- Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Kent Family History Society
- Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society
- Landscape Explorers Group in South East
- Leigh & District Historical Society
- Lenham Heritage Society
- Loose Area History Society
- Lyminge Historical Society
- Maidstone Area Archaeological Group (MAAG)
- Malling U3A Landscape History Group
- Mid Kent Metal Detecting Club
- North West Kent Family History Society
- Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS)
- Plaxtol Local History Group
- Rainham Historical Society
- Royal Phoenix Detecting Group
- Sevenoaks Historical Society
- Shepherdswell & Coldred History Society
- Shoreham
- Shoreham & District Historical Society
- Smarden Local History Society
- Snodland Historical Society
- Speldhurst Parish History Society
- Stelling Minnis & Upper Hardres Historical Society
- Studying History & Archaeology in Lympne
- Swansea University
- Tenterden & District Local History Society
- The Faversham Society
- The London Library
- The Staplehurst Society
- The White Cliffs Metal Detecting Club
- The Woolhope Club
- Tonbridge Historical Society
- Trust for Thanet Archaeology
- Weald of Kent Protection Society
- West Kent Detector Club
- Woodchurch Ancestry Group
- Wychling, Doddington & Newnham Historical Research Group
- Wye Heritage
- Wye Historical Society