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Contact historical societies in Camden

Back to top   Amberden Gallery

Jonathan  Bergman
Amberden Estates
6 South Hill Park
London
NW3 2SB
Phone: 020-7794 7794
Fax: 020-7433 3381
Email:

Art Gallery, home of the Dead Writers Society which celebrates notable past writers and composers who once lived in NW3, and also hosts poets and performances. Society Membership free. Meetings and functions.

Last checked: August 2009

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Back to top   Camden Civic Society

Martin  Morton
c/o 32 Hillway
London
N6 6HJ
Phone: 020-8340 5972
Email:

Aims to protect the built environment and open spaces in Camden, raises awareness through newsletters, projects, walks and meetings. Meetings are held in members homes. Members and particularly committee members always welcome.

Last checked: June 2009

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Back to top   Camden History Society

Jane  Ramsay
Hon. Sec.
c/o Garden Flat
62 Fellows Road
London
NW3 3LJ
Phone: 020-7586 4436
Email:
Website: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
Times: Meet on the 3rd Thu of the month at 19.30.

Meet 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.

Last checked: March 2009

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Back to top   Enheduanna Society

PO Box 36855
London
WC1N 1WB
Phone: 020-7278 3624
Email:
Website: www.zipang.org.uk
Times: ZIPANG Days Out on the 1st Sat of the month (except Jan and Aug). Phone for exact times and meeting place.
Time for telephone: Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00.
Client group: Events aimed at an adult audience but children over 8 may attend.

Educational charity devoted to popularising the literature of ancient Iraq through the art of oral storytelling. Organise story-based events at the British Museum Mesopotamia Galleries and at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden.

Last checked: June 2009

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Back to top   Georgian Group

Robert  Bargery
Secretary
6 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 5DX
Phone: 020-7529 8920
Fax: 020-7529 8939
Email:
Website: www.georgiangroup.org.uk
Location map: view location map for W1T 5DX
Times: Mon-Fri 09.30-17.30.

Concerned with the preservation of Georgian buildings, gardens etc. (1700-c1837). Local authorities are required to consult the Group about listed building consent applications involving any element of demolition. Membership open to all. Activities include visits and walks. Members receive a Journal and newsletters.

Last checked: March 2009

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Back to top   Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society (glias)

Website: www.glias.org.uk
Location map: view location map for SE1 0JF

A series of free public lectures is held each winter from October to March. A programme of free walks (booking required) is organised in summer, covering aspects of London's industrial history in various locations. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).

Last checked: March 2009

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Back to top   Heath And Hampstead Society

Tony  Hillier
Chair
PO Box 38214
London
NW3 1XD
Phone: 020-8343 0381
Email:
Website: www.heathandhampsteadsociety.org.uk
Times: AGM usually held in June, meetings 2 or 3 times a year.

Local amenity society preserving and enhancing all aspects of Hampstead and safeguarding Hampstead Heath. About 1600 members. Special events, Heath walks, Scene from the Street gardening competition, newsletter. Discount card for use in over 100 Hampstead venues and shops. Sub groups deal with licensing, planning, traffic and safety issues as well as all matters concerning Hampstead Heath.

Last checked: May 2009

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Back to top   Historical Association Hampstead And North West London

Hugh  Hamilton
Secretary
c/o 2 Wild Hatch
London
NW11 7LD
Phone: 020-8455 8318
Email:
Website: www.history.org.uk/resources/he_resource_1489.html
Location map: view location map for NW11 6YD
Location note: Meets at Fellowship House, 136a Willifield Way, NW11.
Time for visits: Six lectures a year Thu 20.00.
Time for telephone: Mon-Fri 10.00-20.00.
Parent body: Historical Association.

Lectures on a wide variety of historical subjects during October to April. Informal atmosphere, with questions welcomed. Discussion and refreshments follow lecture. Publications sent to members.

Last checked: November 2008

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Back to top   London And Middlesex Archaeological Society

Ms  Jackie  Keily
Hon. Secretary
c/o Museum of London
London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
Phone: 020-7814 5734
Website: www.lamas.org.uk
Location map: view location map for EC2Y 5HN

Contact the Subscription and Membership Secretary, Ms P. Clarke, Tel: 020-8866 1677. Meets monthly during winter and spring at the Museum. Conferences, publications and lectures. Has historic buildings, archaeology and local history sub-groups.

Last checked: September 2009

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Back to top   London Westminster And Middlesex Family History Society

William  Pyemont
Chairman
57 Belvedere Way
Kenton
Harrow, Middx
HA3 9XQ
Phone: 020-8204 5470
Email:
Website: www.lwmfhs.org.uk

Additional contact: Mrs Joan Pyemont - Hon. Secretary at same address. Do not have a Camden branch but cover the area.

Last checked: June 2008

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Back to top   Victorian Society

Richard  Seedhouse
1 Priory Gardens
London
W4 1TT
Phone: 020-8994 1019
Fax: 020-8747 5899
Email:
Website: www.victoriansociety.org.uk
Location map: view location map for W4 1TT
Times: Mon-Fri 09.30-17.30.

National amenity society responsible for the protection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings of architectural interest. Local authorities are obliged to consult the Society when owners who have listed buildings consent wish to alter or demolish such properties. Lectures, walks and tours organised for members.

Last checked: June 2009

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