The AMS is a very small charity which relies on donations and subscriptions for a significant proportion of its annual income. If you are interested in historic buildings of all ages and all types, and wish to support a small charity which really does make a difference, please consider joining us. Membership also makes a unique gift for a colleague, friend or relative, or, on a special occasion why not consider life membership?

We also welcome legacies, and donations to our work. Click here to donate* directly without joining, or contact the office (020 7236 3934) if you wish to discuss a legacy. * Clicking on donate will take you to the secure and free service offered by Charity Choice and the Co-operative Bank which transfers funds to our bank account within 3 days and does not charge us, or you, for doing so.

About Membership

We operate a joint membership scheme with the Friends of Friendless Churches, so for just one subscription you can join both societies which between them:

• campaign for and save historic buildings of all ages and all types

• encourage the study of architectural history and conservation by publishing a volume of Transactions and three Newsletters a year

• organise an annual series of Autumn Events

• hold two AGMs a year in buildings of special architectural interest (which are often not normally open to the public)

• own 38 historic churches and chapels which they have saved from demolition and decay.

The Benefits of Membership

Members receive an annual 150 page volume of Transactions comprising papers on a wide variety of subjects including: Victorian cemeteries, the church towers of Somerset and brick nogging, plus three Newsletters a year, each Winter / Spring, Summer and Autumn. The Newsletter runs to 60 pages and is packed with news from the AMS, the Friends and the world of architectural conservation. It also provides a thorough review of new attractions, exhibitions, activities, lectures, and publications. As a member you are invited to attend our Autumn Events; a programme of four or five lectures or visits on a particular architectural or historical theme. In addition, the Society's Annual General Meeting takes place in June or July, and is held in a building of historic or architectural significance which is not normally open to the public. In 2007 we organised a weekend in the Ribble Valley; visiting Stonyhurst College for the AGM itself.

How to Join

To join the Ancient Monuments Society (and the Friends) online simply follow this link.

Or if you prefer you can download a membership form by clicking here (pdf) Or contact us and we can email / send you a form in the post.

Complete the membership form, and make out a cheque or postal order for the appropriate subscription (see below), payable to the 'Ancient Monuments Society'. If you are joining someone else as a present, simply complete the form with their name and address, and let us know in a note that you have done this. Send your completed membership form and the appropriate subscription to our address below. On receipt of your completed membership form and subscription we will enroll you (or your friend) as a member, and send you out the latest Newsletter(s) and Transactions.

Subscription Rates

As a registered charity we benefit from Gift Aid on subscriptions. Gift Aid Declarations, along with Banker's Order forms (to renew your annual sub) are included with the membership form, and also available from the office.

All who are in sympathy with the Society's aims are invited to join.