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Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society - http://www.cwaas.org.uk/
Archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions of the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and the Furness Peninsula. Publishes annual Transactions (contents list of recent volumes on-line) and other series. |
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Sussex Archaeological Society & Sussex Past - http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/
This active society owns the Fishbourne Roman Palace site and opens several historic properties to the public. News, visitor information, archaeological reports. |
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London and Middlesex Archaeological Society - http://www.lamas.org.uk/
History, archaeology and historic buildings of London and Middlesex. Helps to monitor the state of historic buildings and monuments in Greater London. Lectures, conferences, publications: annual transactions, special papers (abstracts of some on-line.) |
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Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society - http://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/
Promotes the study of history, archaeology, antiquities and architecture of the county. News, officers, lecture programme and details of its publications, some of which are online. |
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Yorkshire Archaeological Society - http://www.yas.org.uk/
Promotes the study of the area's historical past. Activities, program, membership, publications and details of special interest groups. |
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Cambridge Archaeology Field Group - http://www.cambridge-archaeology.org.uk/cafg1.html
An amateur society fieldwalking, excavating, and surveying within the Cambridge area. Recent activities, future program. |
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Cambridge Antiquarian Society - http://www.camantsoc.org/
Founded in 1840 to provide access to local history in its widest sense for local people. Publishes Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. |
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Glasgow Archaeological Society - http://www.glasarchsoc.org.uk/
Promotes awareness of archaeology through lectures, publications, field visits and other activities. Details of its current program. Contents list of the Scottish Archaeological Journal. |
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Kent Archaeological Society - http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/
Devoted to the history and archaeology of the ancient county of Kent. Includes benefits and types of membership, an application form, and an annual report. |
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Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society - http://www.hias.hampshire.org.uk/
Active organization interested in all aspects of industrial archaeology in Hampshire. Holds regular monthly meetings, lectures, and visits. |
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Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society - http://home.freeuk.net/bgas/
History and antiquities of the city of Bristol and county of Gloucestershire. Membership, library, meetings, publications: Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed; full index online); Gloucestershire Record Series (listed). |
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Caer Alyn Archaeological and Heritage Project - http://www.caeralyn.org/
A group exploring past settlements along the River Alyn near Wrexham in North East Wales. Includes programme of activities, dig diaries and information about its branch of the Young Archaeologists' Club. |
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Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire - http://www.thorotonsociety.org.uk/
History, archaeology and antiquities of the historic county of Nottinghamshire. Biography of county historian Dr. Robert Thoroton (1623-78). Lectures, publications: Record Series (listed), Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed.) |
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City of London Archaeological Society - http://www.colas.org.uk/
A registered charity. Activities, lectures, news, illustrated bulletins on the Thames Archaeological Survey, quarterly magazine Context. |
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Bedford Archaeological and Local History Society - http://www.museumeducation.bedford.gov.uk
The society runs a monthly lecture program on subjects of local archaeological and historical interest. |
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Chester Archaeological Society - http://www.chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk/
Founded in 1849. Excursions, lectures, journal. |
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West Yorkshire Archaeology Service - http://www.arch.wyjs.org.uk/
Online resource for teachers about the Romans in West Yorkshire. Information on services offered by the organisation. Contact details for the service and for local history groups. |
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Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society - http://www.oahs.org.uk/
Formed in 1839 and concerned with local archaeology, architecture and history. Lectures, excursions. Publishes the annual Oxoniensia: database with contents list of recent volumes. |
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Derbyshire Archaeological Society - http://www.derbyshireas.org.uk/
Derbyshire's past life and visual heritage. Divided into sections: Archaeological Research Group, Architectural; Industrial Archaeological, Local History. Events, lecture program, library, annual journal: online, and a searchable index for vols 1-119 (1879-1999). |
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Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society - http://www.bwas.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/main.htm
Lectures, excursions. Field Group participates in excavations run by other organizations. Publishes annual Transactions - list of available offprints. |
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Ballyclare and District Historical Society - http://www.ollar.utvinternet.com/
Offers lectures, excursions and visits to archaeological sites. Documents the history of the Six Mile Valley in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It includes period photographs, details of publications. |
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North Bucks Archaeological Society - http://www.nbas.org.uk/
An active amateur organization based in Milton Keynes. Lectures, site visits, fieldwalking. |
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Hendon and District Archaeological Society - http://www.hadas.org.uk/
Offering excavations, lectures, visits and other activities in the London Borough of Barnet. Program of activities, officers, publications, membership application. |
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Renfrewshire Local History Forum - http://rlhf.info
Umbrella organization formed to bring together archaeological societies in the county with an interest in history and heritage. |
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Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society - http://www.brightonarch.org.uk
An amateur group promoting the study, recording and preservation of local heritage. Aims, annual archaeological reports, field unit, activities, picture gallery. |
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Orpington and District Archaeological Society - http://www.odas.org.uk/
Promotes the study of archaeology in the Upper Cray Valley, Kent, by excavations, meetings and visits. Events, newsletter, publications, local information. |
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Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society - http://www.digitalbristol.org/members/baas/index.htm
For everyone interested in the archaeology and history of the Bristol area. Program of lectures, events, walks and trips. Publishes Bristol and Avon Archaeology: sample contents listed online. |
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Gloucester and District Archaeological Research Group - http://www.gadarg.org.uk
Activities: meetings, fieldwork, excavation at Frocester. Publishes an annual journal Glevensis: contents of recent issues. |
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Wigan Archaeological Society - http://www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk/
Group offering monthly lectures and discussions, summer trip and fieldwork, including excavations. History of Wigan, newsletters, projects, meetings. |
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Friends of West Stow - http://www.oldcity.org.uk/stowfriends/index.php
Formed to promote, support, assist and improve an Anglo-Saxon settlement. Provides details of activities, news, membership, training, and events. |
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North of Scotland Archaeological Society - http://www.nosas.co.uk/
Formed in 1998, outlines activities, aims, and membership details. Find a list of publications and a message board. |
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North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society - http://www.hants.org.uk/nehhas/
For local archaeology and history: research, field work and excavations. Current program. |
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Chepstow Archaeological Society - http://www.chepstow.org.uk
A amateur organization covering the Chepstow area; historically Monmouthshire/Gwent. Aims, program, and membership form. |
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Northamptonshire Archaeological Society - http://www.jwaller.co.uk/nas/
History and archaeology of the county. Events program. Publications: Northamptonshire Archaeology (contents of recent volumes listed online); Newsletter. |
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East Dorset Antiquarian Society - http://www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk/
An amateur society for those interested in local archaeology and history. Location, aims, current program of lectures and walks, and recent excavations. |
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South Wiltshire Young Archaeologists' Club - http://www.yac-southwilts.org.uk/
A branch of the National Young Archaeologsts' Club co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology for the South Wiltshire region. |
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Wolverhampton Archaeology Group - http://www.tlaloc.demon.co.uk
Aims to support and encourage the practice of archaeology in and around the City of Wolverhampton. News, meetings and events. |
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Severn Estuary Partnership - http://www.severnestuary.net/sep/wdw/selevelsrg.html
Archaeological research in the Severn Estuary Levels. News, conference report, program of events, joining. History of archaeology and landscape in the Severn Estuary Levels. |
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Peeblesshire Archaeological Society - http://www.peeblesarchsoc.org.uk
A local society that aims to promote public interest in history and archaeology, particularly in the Tweeddale area through lectures, fieldwork, exhibitions, publications and open days. |
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Architectural & Archaeological Society of Durham & Northumberland - http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/aasdn
The Society aims to promote an interest in the architecture and archaeology of the region by organising regular lectures and excursions. Publications: Durham Archaeological Journal and research reports |
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Rochford Hundred Field Archaeology Group - http://www.rhfag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Group meets at Canvey Island, Essex. Fieldwork includes excavation of medieval kiln and horse skeleton at Noak Hill. On-going research project at Canewdon. |
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Brigantes Nation - http://brigantesnation.com/
An informal group whose original focus on this Iron Age tribe has spread to encompass other areas and periods. Timeline, illustrated reports on hill forts and gazetteer of vitrifed forts. |
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Washingborough Archaeology Group - http://www.thelovens.co.uk/wag/
Focuses primarily on field walking as much of this Lincolnshire parish as possible. Parish history and archaeology, fieldwalking results and collaboration with television programmes. |
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Lancaster Archaeological and Historical Society - http://www.britarch.ac.uk/lahs/LAHS.htm
Offers lecture meetings and field trips and publishes the annual journal Contrebis - contents and sample articles online. Includes membership and program details. |
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Poppleton History Society - http://www.poppleton.net/historysoc/
For residents of Nether and Upper Poppleton, near York. Their Archaeological Project includes field-walking, identifying finds and surveying sites and buildings. Events, publications, contacts. |
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Young Archaeologists' Club Central Southern England Branch - http://www.wolverineinternational.com/yaccseb/
Based at The Archaeology Centre in Bagshot, Surrey. Details of the centre and branch programme. Also details of current TV programmes related to archaeology and history, with an archive of listings back to 2000. |
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Young Archaeologists@Aberdeen - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/youngarchaeologists/
The Aberdeen branch of the Young Archaeologists'Club is based at Marischal Museum. Current programme and past activities. |
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Birmingham's Young Archaeologists Club - http://www.byac.org.uk/
Club aimed at 9-16 year olds with an interest in archaeology. Visits, news, past newsletters, photographs by members. |
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Ulster Archaeological Society - http://quis.qub.ac.uk/uarcsoc/
Aims to advance the education of the public in archaeology and history particularly that of Ulster. Publishes the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. Newsletter, membership, constitution. |
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Isle of Wight Industrial Archaeology Society - http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/
Dedicated to research and restoration of the Isle of Wight's working history. Illustrated reviews of current projects. Program of events. |
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East Riding Archaeology Society - http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/archaeology/eras.htm
Lectures, activities, publications. Page hosted by Kingston upon Hull City Council. |
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Lanark and District Archaeological Society (LADAS) - http://www.btinternet.com/~ian.borthwick/LADAS/
An active amateur society operating in the Clydesdale area of Scotland. Its activities include excavation, field walking, a survey of mills, visits and lectures, all detailed online. |
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Nautical Archaeology Society: North East - http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/archaeology/nas01.htm
Voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mankind's links with the sea and the use of waterways. Activities of the Northeast Section. |
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Perth Young Archaeologists Club - http://www.perthyac.freeuk.com/
The Perth branch of the Young Archaeologists' Club describes its activities. |
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West Essex Archaeological Group - http://beehive.thisisessex.co.uk/weag
Includes a description, calendar of events and guestbook. |