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Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley
Early footage of village life in Cobham
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
Cobham booklet coming soon
The Cobham Landscape Detectives booklet is out soon. If you would like a copy please contact Andrew at andrew.mayfield@kent.gov.uk
Posted in News & Events
Tagged cobham hall, cobham landscape detectives, cobham village, education, excavation
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Alan Hills: Shorne Woods clay pit operation
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
Posted in Oral History
Tagged clay works, industry, shorne woods country park, social history
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SWAG activities suspended for the present
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
Several injured in crash near Cobham
Chatham Observer – Friday July 30th 1943 PLANE RIPS TOPS OFF FARM COTTAGES: Several Injured in Crash Near Cobham Three of crew killed OCCUPANTS of two farm cottages at Henhurst were injured-three seriously – when a plane crashed into the … Continue reading