Advocacy
LAMAS was founded to support the study and conservation of buildings and of the archaeological layers which are often the only evidence of London’s past. Redevelopments often affect or destroy this evidence, and if this is unavoidable, the evidence must be recorded to a high standard. We do not get a second chance.
LAMAS will stand up to defend London’s heritage where it sees fit, in public and in private discussions. LAMAS contains experts in the history and archaeology of London, who can brief campaigners in their own localities. We can provide expert witnesses at Public Inquiries.
For further information, contact the Hon Secretary or the Chair of either the Archaeology Committee or the Historic Buildings and Conservation Committee.
Advocacy Letter
Here are all the recent letters of objection sent to local planning authorities of London boroughs by the Historic Buildings and Conservation Committee (HBCC), including those on the major proposed redevelopments of Liverpool Street Station and the proposed new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint in East Smithfield.
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Position taken on controversial issues
LAMAS will seek to make representation where proposals that would damage London’s archaeology and history are made.
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Heritage & Planning Successes in London
This is our page to record instances and examples where archaeology, historic buildings, their fabric and setting have been preserved by appropriate interventions by local planning authorities and statutory and non-statutory heritage and conservation bodies. Our aim is not to suffocate development, it is to ensure it is appropriate and balanced to protect the unique… Continue reading Heritage & Planning Successes in London
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LAMAS AGM and Lecture
The AGM was held on the 12th February, 2025 and was followed by a lecture from our president, Professor Vanessa Harding. The next AGM will take place in February 2026, and will be also be followed by a lecture by Professor Harding. Find more details here closer the time.
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Transactions on The Archaeology Data Service
In addition to the PDF copies of many LAMAS publications – all the back issues of the Society’s Transactions and Special Papers are available from the Society’s website. Copies of the same Transactions articles (but not other contents such as book reviews) are also available as part of an online searchable data base hosted by the Archaeology Data Service (ADS). The link below takes you to… Continue reading Transactions on The Archaeology Data Service
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Transactions Volume 74 available to members
Volume 74 – 2023 The issue available for download in December 2027 The cover image depicts a reconstruction produced by Peter Jackson of the early 17th-century buildings at the western end of Fleet Lane (with the River Fleet in the foreground) in the City of London. This reconstruction is based on a detailed survey of these… Continue reading Transactions Volume 74 available to members
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