Kingston

This is a place to look for information on the history of Kingston upon Thames. The links will lead to local societies, educational facilities, or show the excavations that have taken place within the borough.

Local Societies examining the history of Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society holds monthly lectures on the second Tuesday of the month 8.00pm at the Lower Hall of Friends' Meeting House, Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames. In addition the society conducts an active research programme

Surbiton and District Historical Society

The Kingston Society can be contacted through Kingston Museum

The Friends of Kingston Museum offers opportunities to attend events and volunteer at the museum

Museums and Local Studies Libraries in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston Museum and Local History Room and Archives contain displays and reference material on the borough

Where to take courses on Kingston's past

Birkbeck College University of London, particularly through its certificate and diploma classes in Archaeology, and through its MA in Archaeology

Royal Holloway, University of London, particularly through its MA course in Medieval Studies

Institute of Archaeology University College, London, particularly through its MA course in the Archaeology of London

Floodlights provides listings for a wide range of lifelong learning classes around London