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:The purpose of the group is 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. | :The purpose of the group is 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. | ||
'''Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society'''<br>Horton Kirby Jubilee Hall<br>Horton Rd<br>South Darenth<br>Dartford, Kent DA4 9AX UK<br> | '''Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society'''<br>Horton Kirby Jubilee Hall<br>Horton Rd<br>South Darenth<br>Dartford, Kent DA4 9AX UK<br> | ||
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:The North West Kent Family History Society was formed in 1978 with the object of aiding and encouraging the study of family history and genealogy in South East London and North West Kent. | :The North West Kent Family History Society was formed in 1978 with the object of aiding and encouraging the study of family history and genealogy in South East London and North West Kent. | ||
'''Northfleet History Group'''<br>St Botolph's Church Hall<br>The Hill<br>Northfleet<br>Gravesham, Kent DA11 9EU UK<br>Telephone: 01474 355569/355020<br> | |||
Website: [http://northfleethistorygroup.weebly.com/ Northfleet History Group] | |||
'''Otford and District Historical Society'''<br>Otford Village Memorial Hall<br>28A High St<br>Otford<br>Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5PQ UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01959 525434<br>Email: [mailto:info@otfordhistoricalsociety.co.uk info@otfordhistoricalsociety.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://otford.co.uk/historicalsociety/ Otford and District Historical Society] | |||
'''Otham History Society'''<br>Madginford Small Hall<br>Egremont Rd<br>Bearsted<br>Maidstone, Kent ME15 8LH UK<br>Telephone: 01622 745848<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.thenet.uk.net/company-details/otham-history-society/ Otham History Society] | |||
'''Plaxtol Local History Group'''<br>Plaxtol Memorial Hall<br>School Ln<br>Plaxtol<br>Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0QD UK<br>Telephone: 01732 810931<br> | '''Plaxtol Local History Group'''<br>Plaxtol Memorial Hall<br>School Ln<br>Plaxtol<br>Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0QD UK<br>Telephone: 01732 810931<br> | ||
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:Plaxtol Local History Group aims 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. | :Plaxtol Local History Group aims 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. | ||
'''Rusthall Local History Group'''<br>Telephone: 01892 546520<br>Email: [mailto:jennyblackb@gmail.com jennyblackb@gmail.com]<br> | |||
Website: [http://rusthallparishcouncil.org.uk/event/rusthall-local-history-group-10/ Rusthall Local History Group] | |||
Website: [http://rusthallparishcouncil.org.uk/event/rusthall-local-history-group/ Rusthall Local History Group] | |||
'''Sandwich Local History Society'''<br>Grand Jury Room<br>Sandwich Guildhall<br>Cattle Market<br>Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AH UK<br> | '''Sandwich Local History Society'''<br>Grand Jury Room<br>Sandwich Guildhall<br>Cattle Market<br>Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AH UK<br> | ||
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:The following objects are for the public benefit: 1) the advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of a heritage centre and library for the recording of local history in relation to the Isle of Sheppey; and 2) the preservation and protection of the grade I listed gatehouse at Minster On Sea. | :The following objects are for the public benefit: 1) the advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of a heritage centre and library for the recording of local history in relation to the Isle of Sheppey; and 2) the preservation and protection of the grade I listed gatehouse at Minster On Sea. | ||
'''Shoreham and District Historical Society'''<br>Shoreham Village Hall<br>High Street<br>Shoreham<br>Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 7TG UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01959 523098<br>Website: [http://www.shorehamkenthistorical.org.uk/ Shoreham and District Historical Society] | |||
:The Shoreham & District Historical Society was formed in 1997 to promote awareness of our history, organise meetings and visits, conserve archives and conduct, and publish research. | |||
'''Sittingbourne, Historical Research Group of'''<br>Phoenix House<br>Central Avenue<br>Sittingbourne<br>Swale, Kent ME10 4BX UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01634 230421<br>Email: [mailto:enquiries@hrgs.co.uk enquiries@hrgs.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [https://www.open-lectures.co.uk/local-history-societies/6141-historical-research-group-of-sittingbourne/view-details.html Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne] | |||
:Our aim is to investigate, record, and promote the history of Sittingbourne and the local area by research, study, education, and publication. | |||
'''Smarden Local History Society'''<br>Smarden Charter Hall<br>Chessenden Lane<br>Smarden, Kent TN27 8NF UK<br>Telephone: 01233 770350<br> | '''Smarden Local History Society'''<br>Smarden Charter Hall<br>Chessenden Lane<br>Smarden, Kent TN27 8NF UK<br>Telephone: 01233 770350<br> | ||
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:On the Smarden Local History Society and Heritage Centre's website their activities and archive collections are described for the enjoyment and benefit of everyone with an interest in Smarden's rich past. | :On the Smarden Local History Society and Heritage Centre's website their activities and archive collections are described for the enjoyment and benefit of everyone with an interest in Smarden's rich past. | ||
'''Stelling Minnis and Upper Hardres Historical Society'''<br>Stelling Minnis Village Hall<br>Bossingham Rd<br>Stelling Minnis<br>Canterbury, Kent CT4 6AG UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01227 709864<br>Website: [https://www.stelling-minnis.co.uk/historical_society.htm Stelling Minnis and Upper Hardres Historical Society] | |||
'''Tenterden & District Local History Society'''<br>Zion Baptist Church<br>69 High Street<br>Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BB UK<br>Telephone: 01233 770082<br> | '''Tenterden & District Local History Society'''<br>Zion Baptist Church<br>69 High Street<br>Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BB UK<br>Telephone: 01233 770082<br> | ||