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The Society was founded in 1960 to provide a focus for local people with historical interests. The website still accessed using the name Tonbridge History and uses the domain name (tonbridgehistory.org.uk). Unlike some similar societies, Tonbridge Historical Society it is concerned with national history and archaeology, as well as with the history of Kent and the local area. The annual subscription is £12 for single membership (over 18), £20 for joint membership (any two members living at the same address), age 18 or under: free. New members are welcome. If you would like to join, please contact the Acting Secretary .
A programme of lectures by invited speakers runs through the winter months. Meetings take place in the Riverside Room at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge,
TN9 1SF usually on Thursday evenings. In addition there is an afternoon meeting, with tea, on a Saturday in November. Details are shown in the sidebar
The society’s Research Group explores varied aspects of the history of the town and its inhabitants, and has produced six publications.
A twice-yearly Newsletter is published with Society news, information, articles and pictures relating to the history of Tonbridge. You can download some recent Newsletters.
The society also maintains extensive collections of archives and pictorial material, and is starting to build a collection of three-dimensional artefacts.
The local Archaeology Officer is a member of our Society and keeps a watching brief on building works in the area which may reveal historic material.