Due to limited resources the transfer of the THS Website from its original Internet Service provider has taken much longer than planed. Not all of the content of the old site is on-line here yet. The major difference to users is the navigation to the content. The current content is the same as the old site with some layout changes. To access the content start by use the links at the top of this page. If you have a problem please contact admin@tonbridgehistory.org.uk
The Society was founded in 1960 to provide a focus for local people with historical interests. Unlike some similar societies it is concerned with national history and with 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 download apply to the Hon. Sec. via the contact page.
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 side panel.
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 [here].
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.