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'''Herne Bay Historical Records Society'''<br>Lower Hall<br>Herne Bay United Church<br>High Street<br>Herne Bay, Kent CT6 UK<br>
'''Herne Bay Historical Records Society'''<br>Lower Hall<br>Herne Bay United Church<br>High Street<br>Herne Bay, Kent CT6 UK<br>
Telephone: 07783 386477<br>Email: [mailto:hbhrs.​org@​gmail.​com hbhrs.​org@​gmail.​com]<br>Website: [http://www.hbhrs.org/ Herne Bay Historical Records Society]
Telephone: 07783 386477<br>Email: [mailto:hbhrs.​org@​gmail.​com hbhrs.​org@​gmail.​com]<br>Website: [http://www.hbhrs.org/ Herne Bay Historical Records Society]
'''Higham Village History Group'''<br>Memorial Hall<br>School Lane<br>Higham<br>Rochester, Kent ME3 7JL UK<br>Telephone: 01634 718285<br>
Email: [mailto:highamvillagehistory@gmail.com highamvillagehistory@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.highamvillagehistory.org.uk/ Higham Village History Group]
:The Higham Village History Group was formed in May 1997 by those villagers interested in local history and is affiliated to the Kent History Federation.  Higham is a large village situated between Gravesend and the Medway Towns in northwest Kent. 


'''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 Kent History Federation'''<br>County Hall<br>Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ UK<br>Telephone: 01843 831869<br>
'''The Kent History Federation'''<br>County Hall<br>Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ UK<br>Telephone: 01843 831869<br>
Email: [mailto:secretary@kenthistoryfederation.org secretary@kenthistoryfederation.org]<br>Website: [http://www.kenthistoryfederation.org/ The Kent History Federation]
Email: [mailto:secretary@kenthistoryfederation.org secretary@kenthistoryfederation.org]<br>Website: [http://www.kenthistoryfederation.org/ The Kent History Federation]
'''Lamberhurst Local History Society'''<br>Memorial Hall<br>1 Tanyard Cottages<br>The Broadway<br>Lamberhurst<br>Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8DD UK<br>
Telephone: 01892 890615/890395<br>Website: [http://www.lamberhurstvillage.co.uk/Pages/History-Historysoc Lamberhurst Local History Society]


'''Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society'''<br>St Lawrence's Community Hall<br>1 Hamilton Road<br>Sidcup, Kent DA15 7HB UK<br>
'''Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society'''<br>St Lawrence's Community Hall<br>1 Hamilton Road<br>Sidcup, Kent DA15 7HB UK<br>
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:The objectives of the Society are the study of matters of historic interest by means of lectures, discussions, and excursions and the dissemination of the results of original research.
:The objectives of the Society are the study of matters of historic interest by means of lectures, discussions, and excursions and the dissemination of the results of original research.
'''Marden History Group'''<br>Marden Library and Heritage Centre<br>High Street<br>Marden, Kent TN12 9DP UK<br>Telephone: 01622 832295<br>
Email: [mailto:history@mardenhistory.org.uk history@mardenhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.mardenhistory.org.uk/home/ Marden History Group]
'''Margate Historical Society'''<br>Cecil Square Baptist Church Hall<br>4 Cecil Square<br>Margate, Kent CT9 5EH UK<br>Telephone: 01843 223300<br>
Website: [http://margatehistory.blogspot.com/ Margate Historical Society]
'''Meopham Historical Society'''<br>St Johns Centre<br>Wrotham Road<br>Meopham, Kent DA13 0AA UK<br>Telephone: 01732 822649


'''North West Kent Family History Society'''<br>
'''North West Kent Family History Society'''<br>
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'''Otham History Society'''<br>Madginford Small Hall<br>Egremont Rd<br>Bearsted<br>Maidstone, Kent ME15 8LH UK<br>Telephone: 01622 745848<br>
'''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]
Website: [http://www.thenet.uk.net/company-details/otham-history-society/ Otham History Society]
'''Paddock Wood History Society'''<br>Day Centre<br>Commercial Road<br>Paddock Wood<br>Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN12 UK<br>Telephone: 01892 832797<br>
Website: [http://www.paddockwoodtc.kentparishes.gov.uk/event/historical-society/ Paddock Wood 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.
'''Ramsgate Society'''<br>19 Harbour St<br>Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8HA UK<br>Website: [http://www.ramsgate-society.org.uk/ramsgatematters/index.php Ramsgate Society]
:To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning; to stimulate public interest in, and to care for, the beauty, history and character of the Town and its surroundings; to encourage the preservation and improvement of features of public amenity or historic interest in Ramsgate.


'''Rusthall Local History Group'''<br>Telephone: 01892 546520<br>Email: [mailto:jennyblackb@gmail.com jennyblackb@gmail.com]<br>
'''Rusthall Local History Group'''<br>Telephone: 01892 546520<br>Email: [mailto:jennyblackb@gmail.com jennyblackb@gmail.com]<br>
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: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.
: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.
'''Shorne Local History Group'''<br>Shorne Village Hall<br>16 The St<br>Shorne<br>Gravesend, Kent DA12 3EA UK<br>Telephone: 01474 82 2272<br>
Email: [mailto:leanneandpeter1@gmail.com leanneandpeter1@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.shornevillagehall.org/regular-hall-users/shorne-local-history-group/ Shorne Local History Group]
:We are a friendly group and over the year we enjoy a wide variety of speakers at Shorne Village Hall who delve into the history of the area and beyond.


'''Sittingbourne, Historical Research Group of'''<br>Phoenix House<br>Central Avenue<br>Sittingbourne<br>Swale, Kent ME10 4BX UK<br>
'''Sittingbourne, Historical Research Group of'''<br>Phoenix House<br>Central Avenue<br>Sittingbourne<br>Swale, Kent ME10 4BX UK<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.
'''Snodland Historical Society'''<br>Devonshire Rooms<br>Waghorn Road<br>Snodland, Kent ME6 5BQ UK<br>
Email: [mailto:aa0060962@blueyonder.co.uk aa0060962@blueyonder.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.snodlandhistory.org.uk/ Snodland Historical Society]
:The Society was formed in October 1997 and concerns itself with the archaeology and history of the Civil Parish of Snodland and neighbouring civil parishes. 


'''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>
'''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]
Telephone: 01227 709864<br>Website: [https://www.stelling-minnis.co.uk/historical_society.htm Stelling Minnis and Upper Hardres Historical Society]
'''St Margaret's History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01304 853368<br>Website: [http://www.stmargaretspc.co.uk/st-margarets-history-society/ St Margaret's History Society]
'''Staplehurst Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@staplehurstsociety.org secretary@staplehurstsociety.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.staplehurstvillage.org.uk/staplehurstsociety/default.aspx Staplehurst Society]
:The Society's most important function is to manage the Staplehurst Archive and we welcome members who would like to participate in this activity.


'''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>
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