Aims to promote the study and public awareness of the history and development of the craft and craftspeople involved in the manufacture and design of jewellery. International membership. Programme of lecture meetings, occasional symposia and private views of museums. Publishes Jewellery Studies and Gem and Jewellery. Written correspondene only please.
National Organisations
Post-Medieval Archaeology, The Society for
Promotes post-medieval archaeology (from 1500 to 2000 AD) in Britain and abroad. Bi-annual journal, conferences and two newsletters a year.
English Companions
Events at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Suffolk
Hillfort Study Group
Membership is intended for people currently active in hillfort related research. The group organises an annual 3-4 day field trip in the spring and a one day series of lectures in November.
Vernacular Architecture Group
A society to study smaller traditional buildings. A winter and spring conference and an annual journal. The ‘Vernacular Architecture Group Dendrochronology Database’ & the VAG bibliography are available on ADS website at:http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/
Hadrianic Society
The aim of the Society is to promote the study of Hadrian’s Wall, The Roman army and Roman frontiers in general.
Liverpool University, Higher Education Academy
As part of the History, Classics and Archaeology subject centre, Archaeology HCA support teaching and learning in higher education across the UK. Please see the website for further details.
CBA South West
2 day-schools in conjunction with SW universities and/or County Societies. AGM with lectures & field visit around the SW. Summer visits in SW counties. Publishes Archaeology South-West, a 48pp Bi-Annual journal. Has ER equipment for loan to members.
Nautical Archaeology Society
The NAS is a voluntary organisation formed to further the interests of our nautical heritage. NAS runs a training scheme available to all, in the theory and practice of underwater archaeology and runs projects in UK and overseas.
Historical Metallurgy Society Ltd.
The Society provides a forum for the exchange of information and research in metallurgical history. HMS covers all aspects of the history of metals and associated materials from prehistory to yesterday. It publishes Historical Metallurgy. It holds two meetings each year, mainly for members and occasional other meetings.