Kent Family History Society has a long tradition of helping researchers find out more about family, local and social history in Kent. Our quarterly journal publishes news and articles with Kent connections and explores resources and approaches to research issues.

A nationally protected landscape stretching from the white cliffs of Dover to the Surrey and London border. With ancient bluebell woodlands, rugged chalk coastline, internationally rare chalk grassland, and ragstone villages there is beauty to explore all year round.

Our geographical area of interest is the southern region of the London Borough of Bexley in north west Kent, comprising Sidcup, Blackfen, Foots Cray and North Cray. Our interest in local history extends beyond the boundaries of Sidcup, reflected in the variety of our meetings.

Mission is to use its very experienced regional officers to promote and protect the hobby and to encourage its members to carry out their hobby in a responsible manner in accordance with the “Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales and to comply with the “Treasure Act” legislation.

We are a bunch of friendly people and organise talks of local and general interest on the 4th Thursday of the month. We also undertake research into the history of our village. Some of this research results in talks or articles for our website where you can read more about us.

Meets the second Wednesday each month October to May at 7.30 PM at King George V Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane, Loose. A programme of lectures on historical subjects is not necessarily confined to Loose and its immediate area but generally of a ‘local’ flavour.

Formed in 1971. The main activity of the Society is the presentation of monthly talks between March and June then again between September and December.

Leigh, three miles west of Tonbridge, is thought to have grown from a hamlet that dates to the late 11th century. You can find here access to the Society’s archives as well as articles which have been written by members for the Leigh Parish Magazine.

Are you interested in: Excavation, fieldwork and other projects? Outings to places of interest? Indoor meetings with talks? If so, MAAG could be for you!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Contact Mr A Wilkinson, Secretary.

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

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.

We carry out research into the history of Smarden.