The Society in Greater London

How important is the Society to those living in the London Boroughs that were once in the administrative county of Kent? Should it be providing more activities for those living there and, if so, what should they be?

These are among the questions being considered by the Council which is concerned that over the years the Society has become less active in the "ancient county of Kent"; it treats this as being the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham. Despite this there are still a substantial number of members living there.

It seems that since local government reorganisation took these boroughs out of the administrative county people living in them have become less aware of their historical and geographical connection with Kent. Yet, in the study of local history, the modern administrative boundaries are hardly relevant.

The Council will be pleased to receive any ideas you have for increasing membership in these London Boroughs and providing more for these members. You may send them to the Hon. General Secretary, Andrew Moffat, at secretary@kentarchaeology.org.uk or Three Elms, Woodlands Lane, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3HH.