| Claro
Community Archaeology Group - A group of archaeological volunteers
based at Knaresborough Courthouse. This group undertakes a range
of surveying and excavation work in the Harrogate area. |
| Craven
Museum & Gallery - This unique visitor attraction, based
in Skipton Town Hall, tells the story of Craven through the ages.
The museum offers impressive displays of social history, archaeology,
costume and art. |
| Doncaster
Archaeological & Historical Society - DAS has a core committee
of dedicated archaeologists, historians and experts together with
many interested and supportive members. The Society holds talks
during the winter and excursions during the summer months. |
| East
Riding Archaeological Society - ERAS is an active society
of about 250 members. It aims to promote interest in archaeology,
both in the local area and further afield, through lectures, excursions,
publications and fieldwork. |
| The
Fairfax Society - The Society is interested in all branches
of the Fairfax family throughout the world, and collects Fairfax
family trees and pedigrees. |
| Forest
of Galtres Society - This society is concerned with the history
of the market town of Easingwold and its community life with especial
reference to the practice and preservation of local traditional
craftsmanship. It holds lectures and excursions and undertake
small projects, such as field walking, publishing and community
projects. |
| Great
Ayton Community Archaeology Project - A small group of members
who undertake ‘hands-on’ research into local archaeology |
| Harrogate Archaeological Society -
Founded originally as the YAS's Harrogate Group, this society
has a programme of lectures and visits to places of interest. |
| Huddersfield
& District Archaeological Society - The Society actively
studies, explores and records the archaeology of the Huddersfield
area. It holds lectures and undertakes excavation work. It also
has a library and publishes occassional books and reports. |
| Hunter
Archaeological Society - Based at Sheffield University, the
Hunter Archaeological Society was founded in 1912 to study and
report on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire
and North Derbyshire in recognition of the work of Joseph Hunter
in researching and recording the history of the region. The Society
holds talks and visits to excavations and sites of interest, as
well as publishing papers in its Transactions. |
| Ingleborough
Archaeology Group - IAG was formed to investigate and record
all aspects of past human activity in the Ingleborough District
and to make available the results of such work. It has a programme
of lectures, excursions and practical work. |
| Middleham
and Dales Local History Group |
| Northallerton
& District Local History Society - The Society seeks to
promote interest in local history in the old wapentake of Allertonshire.
It holds lectures, collects and disseminates information about
the history of the district and produces publications. |
| Olicana
Historical Society - Based in Ilkley, Olicana holds lectures
and excursions. It also has a library of books and periodicals
for use by its members. |
| Pontefract
& District Archaeological Society - The Society undertakes
excavations, fieldwalking, and geophysical surveys. It also organises
lectures and excursions. |
| Ripon
Historical Society - The Society is actively concerned with
all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from
Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale
(roughly the area covered by the ancient Ripon Liberty). The Society
holds lectures and excursions and publishes local history books. |
| Saddleworth
Historical Society - The Saddleworth Historical Society aims
to document the history of Saddleworth, to promote an interest
in the area's past, and to facilitate research relating to its
history. The Society organises lectures and events and publishes
books, pamphlets, maps and local interest trails. |
| Scarborough
Archaeological & Historical Society - Scarborough Archaeological
and Historical Society is among the most active and expert archaeological
societies in the UK. Each autumn and winter it holds a series
of lectures on archaeological, historical or architectural subjects. |
| Sedbergh
& District Historical Society - This society exists to
encourage interest in and the study of the local history of Sedbergh,
Garsdale and Dent and the surrounding area. |
| Skipton
& Craven History Society - This small society has a programme
of lectures and excursions to local places of historic interest. |
| Upper Wharfedale Field Society
- This society has an interest in many aspects of the landscape
of Upper Wharfedale including: archaeology, botany, geology, local
history, ornithology and vernacular buildings. It organises walks
and lectures. |
| Wakefield
Historical Society - WHS members enjoy an annual programme
of lectures, seminars and visits. |
| Yorkshire
Vernacular Buildings Study Group - The YVBSG holds training
seminars on building recording, tours and field recording, and
an annual day-school and conference. Over the years the group
has produced reports on vernacular buildings throughout Yorkshire. |
| Yorkshire
Architectural & York Archaeological Society - The aim
of YAYAS is to advance the education of the public in the architectural,
historical and archaeological heritage within the Historic County
of Yorkshire and the city of York through lectures, visits, collecting
historical resources, making grants and producing publications. |