London 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
London and Middlesex Archaeological Society Museum of London 150 London Wall London EC2Y 5HN UK Telephone: 020 7410 2228 Email: [mailto:kthomas@mola.org.uk kthomas@mola.org.uk] Website: London and Middlesex Archaeological Society


 * The Society was founded in 1855 ‘for the purpose of investigating the antiquities and early history of the Cities of London and Westminster and the Metropolitan County of Middlesex’. Its activities include arranging lectures and conferences, publishing research on the history and archaeology of London and Middlesex, and helping to monitor the state of historic buildings and monuments in Greater London.

London and Middlesex Archaeological Society Museum of London 150 London Wall London EC2Y 5HN UK Telephone: 020 7410 2228 Email: [mailto:kthomas@mola.org.uk kthomas@mola.org.uk] Website: London and Middlesex Archaeological Society


 * The Society was founded in 1855 ‘for the purpose of investigating the antiquities and early history of the Cities of London and Westminster and the Metropolitan County of Middlesex’. Its activities include arranging lectures and conferences, publishing research on the history and archaeology of London and Middlesex, and helping to monitor the state of historic buildings and monuments in Greater London.

London Westminster & Middlesex Family History Society The London Westminster & Middlesex Family History Society was formed in 2001 from an amalgamation of two former societies: the London & North Middlesex FHS (formed in 1978) and the Westminster & Central Middlesex FHS. The Society's area now comprises the City of London, the City of Westminster, and the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, and Islington, together with parts of Ealing and Hillingdon. We aim to bring together all those family historians with ancestors in the area or who live in the area.

The Society is publishing a series of booklets designed to help family historians locate records, whether hard copy, transcript or online, to each of the districts in its area based on which Ancient Parish the district was in. It is also republishing the Memorial Inscriptions recorded by members in the 1980s in booklet form. The journal, Metropolitan, is published four times a year and talks of a genealogical or local history nature are held at a series of branches including one which is online.

Email: [mailto:secretary@lwmfhs.org.uk secretary@lwmfhs.org.uk] Website: London Westminster & Middlesex Family History Society

Barnet Branch Lyonsdown Hall 3 Lyonsdown Road New Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 1JB UK Email: [mailto:barnet@lwmfhs.org.uk barnet@lwmfhs.org.uk]

Rayners Lane Branch Roxeth Community Church Coles Crescent South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 0TNUK Email: [mailto:rayners_lane@lwmfhs.org.uk rayners_lane@lwmfhs.org.uk]

Virtual Branch

Email: [mailto:Virtualbranch@lwmfhs.org.uk virtualbranch@lwmfhs.org.uk]

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

West Middlesex Family History Society 8 Sandleford Lane, Greenham,Thatcham Berkshire RG19 8XW Website: West Middlesex FHS


 * 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.

London Societies
Camden History Society Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre Holborn Library 32-38 Theobalds Road London WC1X 8PA UK Telephone: 020 7586 4436 Email: [mailto:jsramsay10@gmail.com jsramsay10@gmail.com] Website: Camden History Society


 * Meets at various venues for lectures on local history topics. Annual outings, occasional walks, and tours. Research encouraged. Publications include an Annual Review, street surveys, etc. Bi-monthly newsletter.

City of London Archaeological Society St. Olave’s Church Hall Mark Lane London EC3R 7BB UK Email: [mailto:web-enquiry@colas.org.uk web-enquiry@colas.org.uk] Website: City of London Archaeological Society


 * The City of London Archaeological Society was founded in 1966 to encourage interest and engagement in British archaeology, particularly in the heart of London and its ancient environs.

Docklands History Group The Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse West India Quay Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL UK Email: [mailto:info@docklandshistorygroup.org.uk info@docklandshistorygroup.org.uk] Website: Docklands History Group


 * The Docklands History Group is the leading history group for the study of the Port of London and the tidal River Thames. Among its membership are people with a long-standing interest in port and river-history who have published widely on the subject.

East London History Society Latimer Congregational Church Hall Ernest Street Stepney, London E1 4LS UK Telephone: 020 8980 5672 Email: [mailto:mail@eastlondonhistory.org.uk mail@eastlondonhistory.org.uk] Website: East London History Society


 * The East London History Society exists to further interest in the history of East London, namely the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Newham.

East of London Family History Society The Art Pavilion Mile End Park Clinton Road London E3 4QY UK Email: [mailto:society.secretary@eolfhs.org.uk society.secretary@eolfhs.org.uk] Website: East of London Family History Society


 * The East of London Family History Society’s aim is to promote and encourage the public and private study of family history, genealogy, cultural heritage, heraldry, and local history with particular reference to the eastern area of Greater London.

Fulham and Hammersmith Historical Society Jesse Mylne Centre Fulham Palace Bishop's Ave Fulham, London SW6 6EA UK Telephone: 020 7731 0363 Email: [mailto:fulhammoat@googlemail.com fulhammoat@googlemail.com] Website: Fulham and Hammersmith Historical Society


 * The Society's purpose is to foster and encourage the study of local history and archaeology; to compile and publish historical material relating to the area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; and to encourage interest in local history and archaeology by meetings, visits and other appropriate means.

Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society Kirkaldy Testing Museum 99 Southwark Street London SE1 0JF UK Telephone: 01923 269317 Email: [mailto:secretary@glias.org.uk secretary@glias.org.uk] Website: Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society


 * The Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society was founded in 1968 to record relics of London's industrial history and to deposit these records with national and local museums, archives, etc; also to advise local authorities and others on the restoration and preservation of historic industrial buildings and machinery.

Greenwich Industrial History Society The Old Bakehouse Bennett Park 11 Blackheath Village Blackheath, London SE3 9LA UK Email: [mailto:indhistgreenwich@aol.com indhistgreenwich@aol.com] Website: Greenwich Industrial History Society


 * AIMS - to research, publish, and promote the industrial history of the London Borough of Greenwich.

London Record Society Burgh House New End Square Hampstead, London NW3 1LT UK Telephone: 01392 270604 Email: [mailto:londonrecordsoc@btinternet.com londonrecordsoc@btinternet.com] Website: London Record Society


 * Founded in December 1964 to publish transcripts, abstracts, and lists of the primary sources for the history of London, and generally to stimulate interest in archives relating to London, the Society aims to publish a volume a year.

London Topographical Society The Octagon at the Queen Mary University of London Queen's Building 327 Mile End Rd London E1 4NS UK Email: [mailto:mike.wicksteed@btinternet.com mike.wicksteed@btinternet.com] Website: London Topographical Society


 * Founded in 1880 the London Topographical Society concentrates on publishing books and sheet material illustrating the history, growth, and topography of London of all periods. The Society remains true to the vision of its founders by making available maps, plans, and views, as well as publishing research, to assist the study and appreciation of London.