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• Poppleton History Society 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.
  
• Severn Estuary Levels Research Committee Archaeological research in the Severn Estuary Levels. News, conference report, programme of events, joining. History of archaeology and landscape in the Severn Estuary Levels.
  
• Derbyshire Archaeological Society Derbyshire's past life and visual heritage. Divided into sections: Archaeological Research Group, Architectural; Industrial Archaeological, Local History. Events, lecture programme, library, annual journal: online, searchable index for vols 1-119 (1879-1999).
  
• Warwickshire Archaeology Research Team A small group of archaeological geophysicists led by David Adams, working primarily on the Chesterton Project. Details of their discoveries: Roman town and Roman house.
  
• Chepstow Archaeological Society A "hands-on" amateur organisation covering the Chepstow area - historically Monmouthshire/Gwent. Aims, programme, membership form.
  
• Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History A registered charity promoting interest in archaeology and history in the county of Suffolk. Membership, news, publications, lectures, fieldgroup activities, book reviews.
  
• Tameside Archaeological Society Aims to record and preserve the historical standing remains in the borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester. Training, methods, work in progress, membership.
  
• Rugby Archaeological Society Excavations at the Roman Town of Tripontium under Jack Lucus. Location of finds. Publication. Volunteers, membership and visits.
  
• North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society For local archaeology and history: research, field work and excavations. Current programme. Hosted by Hampshire County Council.
  
• Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society Founded 1855. News, officers, lecture programme. Publications (contents of recent volumes listed on-line): annual volume of Transactions and the Leicestershire Historian. Also a Newsletter twice a year.
  
• East Riding Archaeology Society Lectures, activities, publications. Page hosted by Kingston upon Hull City Council.
  
• Chester Archaeological Society Founded in 1849. Excursions, lectures, journal.
  
• Isle of Wight Industrial Archaeology Society Dedicated to research and restoration of the Isle of Wight's working history. Illustrated reviews of current projects. Programme of events.
  
• Bedfordshire Archaeological Council A forum where professional and amateur groups meet to discuss and promote archaeology in the county. Publishes Bedfordshire Archaeology: contents list.
  
• Cambridge Archaeology Field Group An amateur society fieldwalking, excavating, and surveying within the Cambridge area. Recent activities, future programme.
  
• Dean Archaeological Group Amateur archaeology group based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, concentrating on publications and day schools. Activities, publications, research, news, how to join.
  
• City of London Archaeological Society A registered charity. Activities, lectures, news, illustrated bulletins on the Thames Archaeological Survey, quarterly magazine Context.
  
• Kent Archaeological Society For the study of archaeology and history in the historical county of Kent. Annual journal Archaeologia Cantiana. Other publications (all listed on-line): Monograph Series, Kent Records Series, occasional volumes, Kent Historic Buildings Index. Events, annual report.
  
• Wolverhampton Archaeology Group Aims to support and encourage the practice of archaeology in and around the City of Wolverhampton. News, meetings and events.
  
• Lanark and District Archaeological Society LADAS is very 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.
  
• London and Middlesex Archaeological Society 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.)
  
• Friends of Grampian Stones Caring for the antiquities of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Moray and Kincardine. Aims, newsletter, bibliography, map. Images and information on Pictish carved stones and history.
  
• Ulster Archaeological Society 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.
  
• Gloucester and District Archaeological Research Group Activities: meetings, fieldwork, excavation at Frocester. Publishes an annual journal Glevensis: contents of recent issues.
  
• Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society 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.
  
• Upper Nene Archaeological Society Monthly meetings, weekend and summer excavations, newsletter 'The Sheet', publications. Photographs and description of the excavation of a Roman villa and underlying Iron Age settlement at Piddington, Northants.
  
• Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society Lectures, excursions. Field Group participates in excavations run by other organisations. Publishes annual Transactions - list of available offprints.
  
• North Bucks Archaeological Society An active amateur organisation based in Milton Keynes. Lectures, site visits, fieldwalking.
  
• Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group Concerns itself with the archaeology of the Hastings and area around it historically known as the Rape of Hastings. Aims, constitution, newsletter, journal, projects.
  
• Otford and District Archaeological Group An amateur archaeology society based in Sevenoaks, Kent. History, news about recent activities, and related links.
  
• Bedford Archaeological and Local History Society The society runs a monthly lecture programme on subjects of local archaeological and historical interest.
  
• Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society History and antiquities of the city of Bristol and county of Gloucestershire. Membership, library, meetings, publications: Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed); Gloucestershire Record Series (listed).
  
• Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society Formed in 1839 and concerned with local archaeology, architecture and history. Lectures, excursions. Publishes the annual Oxoniensia: database with contents list of recent volumes.
  
• Axe Valley Archaeological Association Aims to advance the understanding of the region by study of past human activity, particularly the Romano-British phase. Officers, membership, activities.
  
• Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society An amateur group promoting the study, recording and preservation of local heritage. Aims, annual archaeological reports, field unit, activities, picture gallery.
  
• Hendon and District Archaeological Society Offering excavations, lectures, visits and other activities in the London Borough of Barnet. Programme of activities, officers, publications, membership application.
  
• Nautical Archaeology Society: North East Voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of mankind's links with the sea and the use of waterways. Activities of the Northeast Section. Pages hosted by Hull City Council.
  
• Sussex Archaeological Society This active society owns Fishbourne Roman Palace site and several medieval buildings open to the public. News, visitor information, archaeological reports.
  
• Caradon Archaeology Group A section of the Cornwall Archaeological Society for South East Cornwall and the Caradon District. Map, local sites, gallery of expandable photographs.
  
• The Dorset Archaeological Committee The Dorset County Museum provides information on this committee of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Activities, grants for archaeological projects in Dorset.
  
• Surrey Archaeological Society Archaeology and history of the county of Surrey. Excavations, lectures, visits and workshops. Publications include the annual Surrey Archaeological Collections (contents of recent volumes listed.)
  
• Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire 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.)
  
• Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society Promotes interest and participation in archaeology in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. Articles, fieldwork, local history, membership, Young Archaeologists, news, resources.
  
• Trimontium Trust Promotes interest in the Roman fort at Newstead, Melrose, Scotland, guides visitors and has funded a permanent exhibition. Trustees, lectures, trips, subscriptions, exhibition, walk.
  
• Cambridge Antiquarian Society Founded in 1840 to provide access to local history in its widest sense for local people. Publishes Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society.
  
• Ballyclare and District Historical Society 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.
  
• Glasgow Archaeological Society Promotes awareness of archaeology through lectures, publications, field visits and other activities. Details of its current programme. Contents list of the Scottish Archaeological Journal.
  
• Northamptonshire Archaeological Society History and archaeology of the county. Events programme. Publications: Northamptonshire Archaeology (contents of recent volumes listed online); Newsletter.
  
• Stirling Field and Archaeological Society Offers a programme of lectures and visits. History, activities, web-links.
  
• Orpington and District Archaeological Society Promotes the study of archaeology in the Upper Cray Valley, Kent, by excavations, meetings and visits. Events, newsletter, publications, local information.
  
• Oxfordshire Community Groups for Archaeology Oxfordshire Online lists local groups and provides basic information on their activities.
  
• Wealden Iron Research Group Founded in 1968 to study the iron industry of the Weald. Brief history of the industry, programme, publications.
  
• Friends of West Stow Anglo-Saxon Settlement Aim to promote, support, assist and improve the Anglo-Saxon Settlement at West Stow, a reconstructed village on the site of an excavated settlement. Activities, news, membership, training, events.
  
• Wigan Archaeological Society Group offering monthly lectures and discussions, summer trip and fieldwork, including excavations. History of Wigan, newsletters, projects, meetings.
  
• Lancaster Archaeological and Historical Society The Society offers lecture meetings and field trips and publishes the annual journal Contrebis - contents and sample articles online. Membership, programme.
  
• Manshead Archaeological Society of Dunstable For the study of the prehistory and history of South Bedfordshire and adjoining areas by archaeological methods. Outline of activities.