The Kensington Society was a discussion society formed after the success of the original committee founded by Emily Davies and others to obtain the admission of women to University Local Examinations (1862-1865). The Society met regularly at the house of Charlotte Manning in Kensington for discussion of subjects of common interest (1865-1868).
Members included Barbara Bodichon, Dorothea Beale, Frances Buss, Elizabeth Garrett, and Anna Swanwick. Mrs Manning became president and ED was secretary.
The papers comprise a list of members and papers relating to questions raised for discussion by the society, chiefly compiled by Emily Davies and by Helen Taylor.