London and Middlesex Archaeological Society
| Abbreviation | LAMAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1855 |
| Type | Learned society |
| Purpose | The study of archaeology and local history within the City of London, Middlesex, and the Greater London area |
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Region served | Greater London |
President | Vanessa Harding |
Chair of Council | Harvey Sheldon |
| Website | http://www.lamas.org.uk/ |
The London and Middlesex Archaeological Society (LAMAS) is a society founded in 1855 for the study of the archaeology and local history of the City of London and the historic county of Middlesex. It also takes an interest in districts that were historically in Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire, but that now lie within Greater London. The Society receives support from the London Museum.
LAMAS and works in close association with the archaeological companies that work regularly in Greater London. Many of the lectures and contributions to the Annual Conference of London Archaeologists detail the latest archaeological research undertaken by:
- MoLA (Museum of London Archaeology);
- PCA (Pre-Construct Archaeology);
- AOC Archaeology; and
- Archaeology South-East.
It acts to some extent as an umbrella organisation to support smaller archaeological and local history societies in the Greater London area. It hosts an Annual Conference of London Archaeologists and an annual Local History Conference. LAMAS campaigns for public access to archaeology and heritage, including local museums, and for the sustainable management of listed and heritage buildings.