Founded in 1965

The Eltham Society

Preserving the Past | Conserving the Present | Protecting the Future

Founded in 1965

The Eltham Society

Preserving the Past | Conserving the Present | Protecting the Future

Membership

If you’re interested in Eltham, why not join The Eltham Society?

When it was founded, the Society’s aims were to preserve Eltham’s past, conserve its present and protect its future. The Society has been doing all these things, very successfully, ever since and it continues to be as relevant now as it was then.

Whilst doing this important work, the Society is also very sociable, with monthly talks, an excellent quarterly newsletter plus regular events and outings. There really is something for everyone!

Annual Membership for 2025 is £20 per person, with a reduced rate of £10 for each further person(s) in the same household (with only one Newsletter for each household). Renewals are due each January. Please complete a Membership Application Form today and become a valued member of the Society.

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Gift Aid

If you are a current taxpayer you can help The Eltham Society by completing a Gift Aid form.

For every £1 you donate we can claim back 25p, at no extra cost to you. Your name and address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer. Please notify us if you want to cancel this declaration, change your name or home address or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains.

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About the Society

Founded in 1965, this historical and amenity society has flourished so that our membership is over 400. Many members are, of course, living in the catchment area of SE9 but others have moved to other areas in the United Kingdom and abroad. We have town namesakes in Australia and New Zealand.

Discover Eltham

Where is Eltham?

Eltham is approximately 10 miles south-east of London and the southernmost town in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Mention of Eltham is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and is strategically placed between London and Kent. Its proximity to the River Thames led to the establishment of a moated manor house, which soon became the home of Royalty, Eltham Palace.

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