By becoming a member of LAMAS you will be helping to ensure the survival of London’s unique heritage.
Join us!
Joining LAMAS allows you to participate in all of its activities, including lectures, ‘LAMAS Lates’ and conferences, as well as receiving regular newsletters and the annual LAMAS Transactions. By becoming a member you will be supporting the work of the Society and actively promoting London’s heritage for the benefit of future generations.
Benefits of Membership:
Lectures From October to May our lecture series covers a range of topics with key speakers including archaeologists, historians and academics.
‘LAMAS Lates’ A programme of walks, events and visits given by experts.
Transactions The annual Transactions contains high-quality papers on archaeological excavations, local archaeological and historical research, and book reviews.
Older volumes are available to download from our online archive.
Newsletter Keep up to date with LAMAS activities as well as the activity of archaeological units, local history/archaeology societies and museums with our newsletter, published three times a year.
Conferences LAMAS holds two conferences each year covering archaeological topics and London’s history.
Grants We offer funding to members and affiliated societies interested in conducting and publishing original research on London’s archaeology and history, either for research or publication.
What does LAMAS do?
LAMAS has played a leading role in the protection and preservation of London’s heritage for over 150 years.
Through its publications, lectures, conferences and events programme, the Society makes information on London’s past available to a wider audience. Our members include archaeologists, historians, students, those who work with historic buildings and anyone with an interest in the past. We sponsor the work of the Central London Young Archaeologists’ Club.
LAMAS campaigns in support of archaeology, history and museums in London. The Society promotes conservation of archaeology, historic buildings and landscapes, research and archaeological work in London. We support Local Societies which are affiliated to LAMAS and promote their events.
Society activities are organised by our Council and four specialist committees: Archaeology, History, Historic Buildings and Conservation and Publication.
Archaeology
- Actively supports and promotes London’s archaeology
- Holds an annual archaeology conference each spring
History
- Holds an annual history conference each autumn
- Awards annual prizes for publications
Historic Buildings
- Core role in monitoring the conservation and development of London’s built heritage
- Advises planning authorities throughout London on cases where care with historic buildings is required
Publications
- Annual journal, Transactions
- Regular newsletters
Outreach
- Monthly lecture series
- Regular LAMAS Lates events and walks
- Supports the work of the Central London Young Archaeologists Club
The membership year runs from 1st October to the following 30th September, and subscriptions are due on 1st October each year. For new applicants joining after 30th June the initial subscription will include the following full year from October to September. Otherwise there is no reduction for a part-year membership.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid certificates will be sent out with your letter welcoming you as a new member. Please also fill out a Gift Aid form. If Ordinary and Joint members who pay UK income tax can complete and sign a Gift Aid Declaration form, LAMAS will be able to reclaim Gift Aid on their subscriptions. This will enable us to maximise our subscription income, helping us to maintain and improve the services that we offer to our members.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to LAMAS, you do so via PayPal.
Please click on the button below, where you will be taken to the secure PayPal website and will be able to choose the amount of money you wish to donate.
Thank you for your support.
