The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain encourages the study and enjoyment of architectural history. Through its membership, the Society provides a forum for the interchange of ideas and information, acting as a valuable link between architectural historians both in this country and abroad. Membership is open to all who are interested in architecture and its history, and an interest in the built environment is the only qualification. There are over 1,100 individual and institutional members in the British Isles and abroad.
You can join on-line now by completing the on-line application form below.
Alternatively, download the application form as a WORD or PDF document. Please post your application and payment to the Membership Secretary at the following address:
David McKinstry,
6 Fitzroy Square,
London,
W1T 5DX.
Cheques should be crossed and made payable to The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. The Society will accept payments for annual subscriptions in US dollars at the rate of $60 per annum. Please ensure that cheques drawn on non-UK banks take account of any banking charges.
It helps the Society's administration if members complete a Standing Order mandate for payment to be made direct from a UK bank on 1st January each year. The form can be downloaded here and should be returned to the Membership Secretary at the address above. Requires Adobe Reader - click here to download.
Members who pay UK tax at the standard rate are invited to complete the Gift Aid Declaration in the space provided on the application form. The Society can then claim the tax back at no cost to members. (Members who pay some tax at the higher rate will then also be able claim back tax at the difference between the two rates.)
All enquiries about membership, including changes of address or membership status, should be addressed to the Membership Secretary.
Subscriptions are payable annually on the first day of January. The rates are given below:
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Annual Membership |
Life Membership | |||
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| Ordinary Member UK | £25.00 | UK up to age of 50 | £600.00 | |
| Ordinary Member overseas |
£32.00/ |
UK aged 51 and over | £400.00 | |
| Retired Member UK | £16.00 | Joint UK up to age of 50 | £800.00 | |
| Retired Member overseas | £22.00/ US$42.00 |
Joint UK aged 51 and over | £600.00 | |
| Student Member* / under 25 | £12.50 | |||
| Joint Members UK (two adults living at same address) |
£32.00 |
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| Joint Retired Members UK (two retired members living at same address) |
£22.00 | |||
| Institutional Membership (UK) | £50.00 | |||
| Institutional Membership (outside UK) |
£60.00/ |
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* Eligibility for student status is limited to UK students and to an initial period of three years. Please send evidence with your application.