Last updated: October 2026
1. Membership
1.1 Membership of the London Topographical Society (“the Society”) is open to individuals and institutions with an interest in the topography, history, and cartography of London.
1.2 Membership is granted on receipt of a completed application and payment of the applicable subscription fee. The Society reserves the right to decline any application.
1.3 Membership is non-transferable and applies to the named individual or institution only.
2. Subscription
2.1 The annual subscription falls due on 4 January each year. Membership rates are set by the Society and reviewed periodically. Members will be notified of any rate changes in advance of renewal.
2.2 A higher rate applies to members based outside the United Kingdom, reflecting overseas postage costs. Current rates are available on the Society’s website and will be communicated to members at each renewal.
2.3 Membership will be considered lapsed if the annual subscription remains unpaid beyond a reasonable period following the due date. The Society will make reasonable attempts to contact members before lapsing their membership.
2.4 Payment may be made by card via Stripe (single annual payment or annually recurring subscription), cheque or by standing order for existing members already set up on this basis.
3. Publications
3.1 Active members are entitled to receive the Society’s publications as issued during their membership year.
3.2 Publications are distributed by post, by hand in the London area, or collected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), according to the member’s address and preferences.
3.3 Postage costs for publications purchased over and above the annual free publication are borne by the member and will be notified at the time of order.
3.4 A publication may be returned if damaged in transit, provided the Society is notified within 14 days of receipt. A replacement will be issued free of charge where stock is available. Where stock is exhausted, postage costs and any payment received will be refunded on receipt of the damaged publication.
4. The Members List
4.1 The Society periodically publishes a Members List in “The London Topographical Record” containing the names and, where consented, addresses of members.
4.2 Inclusion in the Members List is subject to the member’s stated preference. Members may opt out or change their listing preference at any time via the member account or by contacting info@londontopsoc.org
4.3 The Members List is not made publicly available to anyone other than non-members who may purchase a copy of “The Record”.
5. Member account
5.1 Members are provided with access to an online Member Account to view and manage their membership record, update contact details, and manage their preferences.
5.2 Access to the account is via a secure login link sent to the member’s registered email address.
5.3 Members are requested to keep their contact details up to date.
6. Cancellation
6.1 A member may cancel their membership at any time by emailing: info@londontopsoc.org
6.2 Subscription fees already paid are non-refundable except at the discretion of the Treasurer in exceptional circumstances.
6.3 Members on an annually recurring Stripe subscription may cancel their subscription at any time via their Member Account. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current membership year.
7. Data and Privacy
7.1 The Society processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
7.2 Members’ data is held for the purposes of administering membership, distributing publications, and communicating Society news and events.
7.3 Members may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the Society at info@londontopsoc.org.
8. Contact
Membership enquiries should be directed to the Hon. Secretary at: info@londontopsoc.org
These terms are subject to change. Members will be notified of material changes. Continued membership following notification constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.