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:The aims of the society are primarily to promote, encourage and co-ordinate research into the history of the Eden Valley and to provide a platform for talks and discussion. | :The aims of the society are primarily to promote, encourage and co-ordinate research into the history of the Eden Valley and to provide a platform for talks and discussion. | ||
'''Farningham & Eynsford Local History Society'''<br>Farningham Village Hall<br>High St<br>Farningham<br>Dartford, Kent DA4 0DH UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:archives@felhs.org.uk archives@felhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.felhs.org.uk/ Farningham & Eynsford Local History Society] | |||
:The Society was formed in 1985 by a small group of enthusiasts anxious to research and preserve the history of their locality before it was lost as a result of the increasing pace of life and the throw-away society in which we now live. Its area of interest covers the ancient parishes of Eynsford (including Crockenhill), Farningham and Lullingstone, and also Maplescombe. | |||
'''The Faversham Society'''<br>Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre<br>10-13 Preston Street<br>Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS UK<br>Telephone: 01795 534542<br> | '''The Faversham Society'''<br>Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre<br>10-13 Preston Street<br>Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS UK<br>Telephone: 01795 534542<br> | ||
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:The Folkestone and District Family History Society was founded in 1976 to encourage and promote the study of family history in the South East Kent area. It provides advice and assistance to members with South East Kent ancestry as well as to members whose roots are elsewhere, and welcomes the beginner and the more experienced family historian alike. | :The Folkestone and District Family History Society was founded in 1976 to encourage and promote the study of family history in the South East Kent area. It provides advice and assistance to members with South East Kent ancestry as well as to members whose roots are elsewhere, and welcomes the beginner and the more experienced family historian alike. | ||
'''Goudhurst & Kilndown Local History Society'''<br>Church Room<br>Back Lane<br>Goudhurst<br>Cranbrook, Kent TN17 1AN UK<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.goudhurstlocalhistorysociety.org/ Goudhurst & Kilndown Local History Society] | |||
:The society has an archive of books, slides, photographs, postcards, maps and other material, together with a small number of interesting artefacts. As well as expanding this archive by carrying out new research, we are also able to help people seeking information on local families and the history of the parish. | |||
'''Gravesend Historical Society'''<br>St. Mary's Church Hall<br>Wrotham Road<br>Gravesend, Kent DA11 7LL UK<br>Telephone: 01474 363998<br> | '''Gravesend Historical Society'''<br>St. Mary's Church Hall<br>Wrotham Road<br>Gravesend, Kent DA11 7LL UK<br>Telephone: 01474 363998<br> | ||