Kent Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
Romney Marsh Research Trust Email: [mailto:info@rmrt.org.uk info@rmrt.org.uk] Website: Romney Marsh Research Trust


 * The Romney Marsh Research Trust was formed in 1987 to study the history, archaeology and landscape history (or ‘geomorphology’) of Romney Marsh.

Wesley Historical Society - London And The South East 7 Hornminster Glen Hornchurch, London RM11 3XL UK Website: Wesley Historical Society - London And The South East


 * The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. Area: London and the South East.  South East England consists of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and West Sussex.

Kent Societies
Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society Friends Meeting House Albert Road Ashford, Kent TN24 8NY UK Email: [mailto:committee@ashfordarchhist.org committee@ashfordarchhist.org] Website: Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society

Bexley Archaeological Group Sidcup Conservative Club 19 Station Road Sidcup, Kent DA15 7EB UK E-mail: [mailto:pr@bag.org.uk pr@bag.org.uk] Website: 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.

Canterbury Historical & Archaeological Society (CHAS) Newton Lecture Theatre Ng03 North Holmes Campus N Holmes Rd Canterbury Christ Church University Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU UK Telephone: 01227 780245 Website: Canterbury Historical & Archaeological Society (CHAS)


 * Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society was established in 1920 'to encourage the study of the history and antiquities of the City of Canterbury and surroundings and to preserve the architectural features and characteristics of the City.'

Chalk Parish History Group 1 Lower Higham Road Gravesend, Kent DA12 2ND UK Email: [mailto:chalkhistorygroup@​gmail.​com ​chalkhistorygroup@​gmail.​com] Website: Chalk Parish History Group


 * The Chalk Parish History Group is a small group of people who are interested in local history, particularly that of Chalk.

Dover Society Website: Dover Society


 * Information on the Dover Archaeological Group is at this website.

Edenbridge and District Historical Society Website: Edenbridge and District Historical Society

The Faversham Society Website: The Faversham Society

Gravesend Historical Society Website: Gravesend Historical Society

Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne Email: [mailto:enquiries@hrgs.co.uk enquiries@hrgs.co.uk] Website: Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne

Kent Archaeological Society Maidstone Museum St Faith’s Street Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LH UK Website: Kent Archaeological Society

Leigh & District Historical Society Website: Leigh & District Historical Society

Lenham Archaeological Society Website: Lenham Archaeological Society

Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group Website: Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group

Maidstone Area Archaeological Group Website: Maidstone Area Archaeological Group

Medway Military Research Group Website: Medway Military Research Group

North West Kent Family History Society Website: North West Kent Family History Society

Orpington & District Archaeological Society Website: Orpington & District Archaeological Society

Tonbridge Historical Society Email: [mailto:info@tonbridgehistory.org.uk info@tonbridgehistory.org.uk] Website: Tonbridge Historical Society

West Kent Archaeological Group Email: [mailto:andy.cky@blueyonder.co.uk andy.cky@blueyonder.co.uk] Website: West Kent Archaeological Group