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Acton History Group promotes publicises and researches
aspects of the history of the village of Acton in Middlesex
through talks guided walks and visits |
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Barnet & District Local History Society
Formed in 1927 as the Barnet Record Society to collect documents and objects relating to the history of Barnet and the surrounding areas,
and renamed in 1967. The collection grew to such an extent that in 1938
it was given a permanent museum, run by volunteers from the Society.
The area covered by the Society is: Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, West Barnet, Cockfosters, Arkley, Hadley, Whetstone and Totteridge.
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The
Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society was
established in 1958 to encourage interest in the history of the
area and to provide opportunities for members to find out more.
You don't have to be an expert to join - just interested! |
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Camden
History Society exists to promote interest in the
history of all parts of the London Borough of Camden. It has a
programme of monthly lectures, held at various venues in the
borough, and there is an annual outing |
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The City of London
Archaeological Society has been excavating and studying
London's history since the mid 1960's alongside archaeologists
from the Museum of London and in its own right. |
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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 |
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Edmonton Hundred Historical Society
is concerned with the advancement of the study of local history
and, in particular, the history of the Hundred of Edmonton, that
is the ancient parishes of Edmonton, Enfield, Monken Hadley,
South Mimms and Tottenham. Monthly meetings, with speakers, are
held. Enquiries to Enfield Local Studies Library & Archive, First Floor, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS; Tel: 020 8379 2724. |
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Enfield Archaeological
Society was founded in 1955. Several of its aims are: to
promote the practice and study of archaeology in the district;
to record and preserve all finds in the district and encourage
others to allow their finds to be recorded by the Society; and
to co-operate with neighbouring societies with similar aims. |
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The Finchley
Society was formed in 1971 to protect,
preserve and improve buildings,
transport, roads and open spaces in
Finchley and Friern Barnet and their
environs, and to explore the history and
the special features of the area. It covers the old Borough
of Finchley and the Urban District of
Friern Barnet, now part of the London
Borough of Barnet.
A
Local History Group was recently formed to promote an interest in
and the recording of Finchley's history, members and
non-members alike.
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Friern Barnet and District Local History Society: Tel No.
(01707) 642 886; Main contact John Donovan. Opening/Meeting
times Based at St John's Church Hall, Friern Barnet Lane,
Whetstone, N20; Lectures: 4th Wednesday of each month (except
July and August) |
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The
Hendon & District Archaeological Society, one of the
most active archaeological societies within Greater London,
covers archaeology throughout the London Borough of Barnet |
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The
Historical Association is the voice for
history … it aims to further the study, teaching
and enjoyment of history at all levels: teacher
and student, amateur and professional. |
Branches in Middlesex: |
Central London
Hampstead and North West London
North London
Richmond & Twickenham |
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Hornsey parish and its successor Hornsey Borough
formed part of Middlesex. Since 1964, Hornsey
has been part of the London Borough of Haringey.
Whether you are new to the area or have ever
lived here, you will find the
Hornsey Historical
Society of interest. |
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The Islington Archaeology & History Society
arranges lectures, visits and courses in
relation to the archaeology and history of the
London Borough of Islington; publishes work on
the archaeology and history of the Borough, and
cooperates with local government to record and
protect Islington's archaeological and
historical sites |
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London and
Middlesex Archaeological 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’
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The Pinner Local History Society was formed in 1973.
Meetings are normally held on the first Thursday of the month,
September to May, at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane car park
at 8pm.
We publish, three times a year, a Newsletter that contains the
latest information on the activities of the society, reports of
our outings, and details of the research carried out by members
of the Society. |
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Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society
aims to promote the conservation of Ruislip's heritage and to
bring to life the history of Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote,
which together form the ancient 11th century parish of Ruislip |
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Willesden
Local History Society, covering Cricklewood, Harlesden,
Kensal Rise, Kilburn, Neasden, Stonebridge, Park Royal and
Willesden, was formed in 1974 by local enthusiasts who were
interested in the history of the old Borough |
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