Membership of the Society is open to all on payment of the annual subscription. Many of our members live in Norfolk or elsewhere in the East of England. Others are Norfolk people who have moved away and wish to maintain links with their native county and support the work of the Society. The Society also has many individual and institutional members across the world.

The Society membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

You can easily join the Society by selecting a membership category below, completing the respective online form and setting up a Direct Debit. Once your membership application has been received our Honorary Treasurer will complete the setup of your membership, initiate the first Direct Debit payment and contact you by email to confirm your membership number.


Full Membership

All full members receive invitations to society events, a copy of your membership year’s new publication, a single vote at the Annual General Meeting, and a discount (up to 30%) on the purchase of past publications via our online shop.

Individual (United Kingdom)£20.00 per yearClick here to Join Us
Joint (United Kingdom)£24.00 per yearClick here to Join us
Individual (Overseas)£28.00 per yearClick here to Join us


Friends Membership

As a Friend, you will receive invitations to society events, and a discount (up to 30%) on the purchase of past publications via our online shop.

Friends£15.00 per yearClick here to Join us


Student Membership

As a Student member, you will receive invitations to society events, and a discount (up to 30%) on the purchase of past publications via our online shop.

This membership category is open to those who are in full-time education.

Student£7.00 per yearClick here to Join us


Institutional Membership

This membership category is for any Institutions, Companies, Libraries, Universities, Record Offices, etc. You will receive invitations to society events, a copy of your membership year’s new publication, and a discount (up to 30%) on the purchase of past publications via our online shop.

Institutional (United Kingdom)£24.00 per yearClick here to Join us
Institutional (Overseas)£28.00 per yearClick here to Join us


If you are unable or do not wish to pay by Direct Debit we can accept the following alternative Payment Methods: PayPal, Bank Transfer, or Cheque. Please complete our Membership Enquiry (Non-Direct Debit) Form and our Honorary Treasurer will contact you to set up your membership and preferred payment method.


  • Our guide to Gift Aid: If you have any queries regarding Gift Aid we have created a short guide. We also recommend that you check the current government guidance.
  • Update your Membership Details: If any of your membership details change (e.g. Address, Email, etc.), you can advise us via our online form or by contacting the Honorary Treasurer.
  • Cancellation of your Membership: To cancel your membership please inform the Honorary Treasurer at any time during the membership year and your membership will cease at the end of the fully paid membership period.