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:The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | :The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | ||
'''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.longcomptonpc.co.uk/about/groups/27-history Compton & District Historical Society] | |||
:To increase the understanding and knowledge of the history of Long Compton and vicinity. | |||
'''Coventry and District Archaeological Society'''<br>Friends Meeting House<br>25 Hill Street<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 4AN UK<br>Telephone: 024 7641 8290<br> | '''Coventry and District Archaeological Society'''<br>Friends Meeting House<br>25 Hill Street<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 4AN UK<br>Telephone: 024 7641 8290<br> | ||