What were people doing in your village/part of town 50/100/500 years ago, and how has the landscape influenced development? The group meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm.

www.mallingdistrictu3a.org.uk

Mid Kent Metal Detector Club was formed in 1977 and has gone from strength to strength. Have you ever wondered about the history of your land? We would be grateful to hear from you. We also offer a free recovery service.

www.midkentmdc.org.uk

Membership is open to anyone, anywhere in the world and you will receive our quarterly journal mailed direct. You can attend the monthly meetings held at each of our two branches (Dartford and Sevenoaks) at no extra cost, can purchase books and listen to a wide variety of talks.

www.nwkfhs.org.uk

An active local volunteer archaeology group and registered charity with a field headquarters at Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley.

www.odas.org.uk

Founded in 1983 by Jayne Semple and Mollie Lewis, aiming 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.

www.plaxtollocalhistory.wordpress.com

Rainham is one of the Medway Towns in North Kent which also includes Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester.

www.rainham-history.co.uk

Formed in 1987 to study the history, archaeology and landscape history (or ‘geomorphology’) of Romney Marsh following the establishment of the Romney Marsh Research Group in 1985. In 2012 the Trustees took the reluctant decision to wind down the activities of the Trust but decided to make as much of the research as possible available to the public.

Meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Cricketers Public House, River, Dover, Kent.

www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk

The society normally holds monthly meetings and regular talks at Shepherdswell Village Hall.

www.shepherdswellhistory.org

Set beside the river Darent where it cuts through the North Downs on its way to the Thames, Shoreham is a village and parish of just over two thousand inhabitants about five miles north of Sevenoaks in west Kent.

www.shorehamkenthistory.weebly.com

We carry out research into the history of Smarden.

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Formed in 1997 and since 2000 its collections have been held at Snodland Millennium Museum.

www.snodlandhistory.org.uk

Speldhurst Parish has a rich history that spans back centuries. Our archaeological site takes you on a journey through time, where you can discover the ancient artifacts and hidden treasures that tell the story of our community.

www.sphsociety.com

The Historical Society was originally formed in the 1980s by a keen local historian, the late Alwyne Hawkins. Members initiated a number of research projects including a buildings survey, studies of local wills and the like.

www.stelling-minnis.co.uk

Passionate individuals committed to uncovering the hidden stories of our village, making history come alive for everyone to enjoy.

www.lympneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-led institution with an excellent reputation for the quality of its student experience.

www.swansea.ac.uk

Custodian of the Staplehurst Archive. You are welcome to visit and to inspect our holdings. We are also on the lookout for new material; if you have something you would like to donate, please contact us via the Parish Office.

www.staplehurstsociety.org

Meet every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Cricketers Public House River, Dover Kent.

www.ukdetectornet.co.uk

Tonbridge Historical Society brings together people with interests in all aspects of the subject, for talks and other activities. New members are always welcome.

www.tonbridgehistory.org.uk