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:The aims and objectives of the Appledore Local History Society are to provide a focal point for the regular gathering of local residents interested in the history of the village and surrounding areas; to facilitate the collection, collation and sharing of information and artefacts and to provide a repository for the benefit of future generations; to build an extensive archive that might be developed into a local Appledore Heritage Centre; to welcome and inform new residents of the history of the village and surrounding areas; to provide visitors to Appledore some basic facts that will enhance their knowledge of the village; and to establish heritage trails that will enrich the enjoyment of tourists to the village. | :The aims and objectives of the Appledore Local History Society are to provide a focal point for the regular gathering of local residents interested in the history of the village and surrounding areas; to facilitate the collection, collation and sharing of information and artefacts and to provide a repository for the benefit of future generations; to build an extensive archive that might be developed into a local Appledore Heritage Centre; to welcome and inform new residents of the history of the village and surrounding areas; to provide visitors to Appledore some basic facts that will enhance their knowledge of the village; and to establish heritage trails that will enrich the enjoyment of tourists to the village. | ||
'''Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society'''<br>Friends Meeting House<br>Albert Road<br>Ashford, Kent TN24 8NY UK<br> | '''Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society'''<br>Friends Meeting House<br>Albert Road<br>Ashford, Kent TN24 8NY UK<br>Telephone: 01233 820679<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:committee@ashfordarchhist.org committee@ashfordarchhist.org]<br>Website: [http://ashfordarchhist.org/ Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society] | Email: [mailto:committee@ashfordarchhist.org committee@ashfordarchhist.org]<br>Website: [http://ashfordarchhist.org/ Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society] | ||
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Website: [http://local.kent.gov.uk/kb5/kent/directory/service.page?id=PwT8XEWGli8 Bearsted & District Local History Society] | Website: [http://local.kent.gov.uk/kb5/kent/directory/service.page?id=PwT8XEWGli8 Bearsted & District Local History Society] | ||
'''Bexley Archaeological Group'''<br>Sidcup Conservative Club<br>19 Station Road<br>Sidcup, Kent DA15 7EB UK<br>E-mail: [mailto:pr@bag.org.uk pr@bag.org.uk]<br> | '''Bexley Archaeological Group'''<br>Sidcup Conservative Club<br>19 Station Road<br>Sidcup, Kent DA15 7EB UK<br>E-mail: [mailto:pr@bag.org.uk pr@bag.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.bag.org.uk/ Bexley Archaeological Group] | ||
Website: [http://www.bag.org.uk/ Bexley Archaeological Group] | |||
:The group welcomes all those who have an interest in the archaeology and history of Bexley and the surrounding area. Since its formation the group has provided an opportunity for people in the community to get involved in Archaeology and History in the local area. | :The group welcomes all those who have an interest in the archaeology and history of Bexley and the surrounding area. Since its formation the group has provided an opportunity for people in the community to get involved in Archaeology and History in the local area. | ||
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'''Crayford Manor House Historical Society'''<br>Baker Trust Hall<br>Maxim Rd<br>Crayford<br>Dartford, Kent DA1 4BG UK<br>Telephone: 01322 551279<br> | '''Crayford Manor House Historical Society'''<br>Baker Trust Hall<br>Maxim Rd<br>Crayford<br>Dartford, Kent DA1 4BG UK<br>Telephone: 01322 551279<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:janet.hearn-gillham@ntlworld.com janet.hearn-gillham@ntlworld.com]<br>Website: [https://crayfordmanorhousehistoricalsociety.yolasite.com/ Crayford Manor House Historical Society] | Email: [mailto:janet.hearn-gillham@ntlworld.com janet.hearn-gillham@ntlworld.com]<br>Website: [https://crayfordmanorhousehistoricalsociety.yolasite.com/ Crayford Manor House Historical Society] | ||
'''Dartford District Archaeological Group'''<br>Telephone: 01322 224739<br>Email: [mailto:museum@dartford.gov.uk museum@dartford.gov.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://local.kent.gov.uk/kb5/kent/directory/service.page?id=oRDNepcz0nE Dartford District Archaeological Group] | |||
:The group undertakes field work in the Dartford area, and highlights of the group’s work include the discovery of a complete glass bowl at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Darenth. | |||
'''Dartford Historical & Antiquarian Society'''<br>Mick Jagger Centre<br>The Grammar School (boys)<br>Shepherds Lane<br>Dartford, Kent DA1 2JZ UK<br> | '''Dartford Historical & Antiquarian Society'''<br>Mick Jagger Centre<br>The Grammar School (boys)<br>Shepherds Lane<br>Dartford, Kent DA1 2JZ UK<br> | ||
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: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. | :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. | ||
'''Ide Hill Society'''<br>Village Hall<br>Ide Hill<br>Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6JG UK<br>Website: [http://www.idehillsociety.org/ Ide Hill Society] | |||
:In the district around Ide Hill there are many houses of historical and architectural interest, notably Knole, Hever Castle, Chartwell, and Penshurst Place, all of which are within a few miles of Ide Hill. We encourage anybody with an interest in Ide Hill to join the Ide Hill Society. | |||
'''Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society'''<br>Room B<br>Crampton Tower Yard<br>High Street<br>Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2AB UK<br> | '''Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society'''<br>Room B<br>Crampton Tower Yard<br>High Street<br>Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2AB UK<br> | ||
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'''Loose Area History Society'''<br>Loose Primary School<br>Loose Rd<br>Maidstone, Kent ME15 9UW UK<br>Website: [http://www.looseareahistorysociety.org.uk/ Loose Area History Society] | '''Loose Area History Society'''<br>Loose Primary School<br>Loose Rd<br>Maidstone, Kent ME15 9UW UK<br>Website: [http://www.looseareahistorysociety.org.uk/ Loose Area History Society] | ||
'''Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group'''<br>The Friends Meeting House<br>North Street<br>Rochester, Kent ME1 1LS UK<br>Telephone: 01634 717135<br> | '''Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group'''<br>The Friends Meeting House<br>North Street<br>Rochester, Kent ME1 1LS UK<br>Telephone: 01634 717135<br>Email: [mailto:vic2343@hotmail.com vic2343@hotmail.com]<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:vic2343@hotmail.com vic2343@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://medwaymonkey.com/activities/other-ideas/lower-medway-archaeological-research-group/ Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group] | Website: [http://medwaymonkey.com/activities/other-ideas/lower-medway-archaeological-research-group/ Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group] | ||
'''Lyminge Historical Society'''<br>Methodist Church<br>Church Road<br>Lyminge, Kent CT18 8JA UK<br>Email: [mailto:lymingehistoricalsociety@gmail.com lymingehistoricalsociety@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.lymingehistoricalsociety.co.uk/ Lyminge Historical Society] | '''Lyminge Historical Society'''<br>Methodist Church<br>Church Road<br>Lyminge, Kent CT18 8JA UK<br>Email: [mailto:lymingehistoricalsociety@gmail.com lymingehistoricalsociety@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.lymingehistoricalsociety.co.uk/ Lyminge Historical Society] | ||
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: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. | :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. | ||
'''St Margaret's History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01304 853368<br>Email: [mailto:sara.little1@btinternet.com sara.little1@btinternet.com]<br> | '''St Margaret's History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01304 853368<br>Email: [mailto:sara.little1@btinternet.com sara.little1@btinternet.com]<br> | ||
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:The Society's most important function is to manage the Staplehurst Archive and we welcome members who would like to participate in this activity. | :The Society's most important function is to manage the Staplehurst Archive and we welcome members who would like to participate in this activity. | ||
'''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] | |||
'''Studying History and Archaeology in Lympne'''<br>St Stephen Church<br>Castle Close<br>Lympne, Kent CT21 4LQ UK<br>Telephone: 01303 237143<br> | '''Studying History and Archaeology in Lympne'''<br>St Stephen Church<br>Castle Close<br>Lympne, Kent CT21 4LQ UK<br>Telephone: 01303 237143<br> | ||