Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Festival of Archaeology 2020

Posted on 16th April 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) has decided to make some changes to the 2020 CBA Festival of Archaeology and it will now be taking place in two parts with a series of digital events … Continue reading →

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Early footage of village life in Cobham

Posted on 16th April 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

We’ve recently been alerted to footage of Cobham from 1944. The film can be found on Screen Archive South East’s website and shows village life in Cobham. The film follows villagers as they walk through the quiet streets and lanes, … Continue reading →

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Cobham booklet coming soon

Posted on 10th April 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

The Cobham Landscape Detectives booklet is out soon. If you would like a copy please contact Andrew at andrew.mayfield@kent.gov.uk

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Alan Hills: Shorne Woods clay pit operation

Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

Some notes taken in discussion with Alan Hills about the workings of the clay pits at Shorne Woods. Alan worked in the Clay Pit from 1959 – 1963. Navvy Driver load clay into hopper which had a screw blades rotating, … Continue reading →

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SWAG activities suspended for the present

Posted on 17th March 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

Dear all, It will come as no great surprise to hear that I am going to suspend all on the ground volunteering activities for the immediate future. You are all, whether occasional supporters or hardcore regulars dearly important to me and for … Continue reading →

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