Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Halloween and the Bone Pit

Posted on 10th October 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

SWAG is holding another Bone Pit for Halloween. Who knows what gruesome finds lay buried beneath the surface… Date: Friday 30th October 2026 Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm Location: Shorne Woods Country Park All ages welcome but under 16’s must be … Continue reading →

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Medway History Showcase: 18-19 Oct.

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

The History Showcase Project and the Royal Engineers Museum present a weekend of discovery, storytelling, and celebration of Medway’s rich and diverse heritage. From ancient artefacts to modern memories, explore exhibitions, talks, and hands-on activities for all ages. Whose Hoo … Continue reading →

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Kiln Features

Posted on 11th September 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

Here is a new image from the work at the kiln site. We are recording as we go and as volunteers backfill the site. Here you can see the two internal flues and the inside of the two stokeholes. We … Continue reading →

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Kiln update from Shorne Woods

Posted on 31st August 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

The photo’ shows the arch of one of the stoke holes. The heat has caused vitrification of the bricks. We now have the floor of the kiln so while work will continue within the kiln attention will also focus on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event

Posted on 14th August 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

Hands on History Symposium: Mudlarks of the Thames Foreshore Two-day symposium bringing together practising mudlarks & academic researchers in a blend of presentations, short talks & panel discussions. Mudlarks of the Thames Foreshore is a two-day symposium which brings together practising … Continue reading →

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