Become a Member
The HDS is an active Society of members who are passionate about researching, collecting, recording, publishing and exhibiting artefacts and information from our diving past.
You do not need to be a diver to join us. Whatever your interests may be our aim is to share our knowledge and build a legacy for future generations in the most enjoyable way possible. We have regular meetings, rallies, talks and international exchange visits which foster a sense of ‘family’. Become a member of our family today.
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Please note. The Historical Diving company is a charitable company limited by guarantee. (Company Number: 09204944).
In simple terms, it means that in the event of the Society ever becoming insolvent, members may be liable to pay £1 each.
Member Benefits
As a member of the HDS you will receive:
our latest news and information through our online newsletter, RopeSignal
our magazine, ‘The Historical Diving Times’ which is published twice a year
our academic publication, ‘The International Journal of Diving History’ which is published annually
the published ‘Proceedings’ of our Annual Conference for conference attendees
contacts with other members and enthusiasts
access to our comprehensive reference library of books, papers, images and film/videos
access to ‘The Divers Index’
invitations to attend our film evenings and book meetings
invitations to attend overseas events held by other international HDSs
access to a membership and profile directory online
invitations to attend our Annual Conference
the opportunity to dive in standard dress (subject to conditions)
discounts and special offers on selected goods and events
free entry to The Diving Museum in Gosport, Hampshire
discounted tickets to Diving Museum events
Our current annual subscription rates
Join the Historical Diving Society (UK Residents)
For UK Resident Individuals
Individual Membership is available to individuals in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Individual membership includes hard copies of the Historical Diving Times and our academic annual publication, the International Journal of Diving History. In addition individual members have free entry to the Diving Museum as well as discounts on selected shop products and events.
UK Resident Individual
Subscription period: 1 year
Fee: £50
For UK Resident Families
Family Membership is available to two adults and two children (under 18) resident at the same UK address.
Family members enjoy all the benefits of full individual members including hard copies of the Historical Diving Times and the International Journal of Diving History, free entry to the Diving Museum on presentation of membership cards and discounts on selected shop products and events.
For UK Resident Students
Student Membership is available to students undertaking a recognised full-time course of study in the UK. Proof of student status is required.
Student membership includes access to online resources as well as digital copies of our publications, the Historical Diving Times and the International Journal of Diving History to help with your studies.
For UK Based Organisations
Corporate Membership is available to industrial and commercial organisations, based in the UK.
Corporate Membership includes hard copies of the Society magazine, The Historical Diving Times and the annual academic publication, The International Journal of Diving History for your staff and/or library. It also includes free entry to the Diving Museum for your staff on presentation of appropriate company ID.
Join the Historical Diving Society (Overseas Residents)
For Non-UK Resident Individuals
Individual Membership for individuals not resident in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Individual membership includes hard copies of the Historical Diving Times and our academic annual publication, the International Journal of Diving History. In addition individual members have free entry to the Diving Museum as well as discounts on selected shop products and events.
For Non-UK Resident Families
Family Membership is available to two adults and two children (under 18) resident at the same address not in the UK.
Family members enjoy all the benefits of full individual members including hard copies of the Historical Diving Times and the International Journal of Diving History, free entry to the Diving Museum on presentation of membership cards and discounts on selected shop products and events.
For Non-UK Resident Students
Student Membership is available to students undertaking a recognised full-time course of study at a non-UK location. Proof of student status is required.
Student membership includes access to online resources as well as digital copies of our publications, the Historical Diving Times and the International Journal of Diving History to help with your studies.
For Non-UK Based Organisations
Corporate Membership is available to industrial and commercial organisations, based outside the UK.
Corporate Membership includes hard copies of the Society magazine, The Historical Diving Times and the annual academic publication, The International Journal of Diving History for your staff and/or library. It also includes free entry to the Diving Museum for your staff on presentation of appropriate company ID.
“Thrilled to be able to dive in standard dress at your rally. It fulfilled a lifelong ambition.”
CI
If you would like any more information about becoming a member, please contact our membership secretary (membership@thehds.com).
The Membership Secretary,
5 Nepean Close
Gosport
PO12 2BH
United Kingdom
