Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Donald May: memories of Shorne Woods

Posted on 29th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Donald May remembers his childhood I lived in The Cottage, now Merston Lodge, Butchers Hill, Shorne, from when I was born in 1924 until I was called up for the Royal Navy in 1942. [Shorne Parish used to be called … Continue reading →

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Ray Clarke: memories of Shorne Woods

Posted on 29th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Ray Clarke remembers living in Shorne during WWII I was born at no. 12 Homewood Cottages on Shorne Ridgeway and was still living there during the war years. Living where I did, I used Tanyard Hill to get to Shorne … Continue reading →

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Royal Military Canal

Posted on 26th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Weather willing we will be working down on the Royal Military canal next week from Tuesday to Thursday. Either meet at Shorne at 9:30am to car share, or down at Appledore in the village car park here https://goo.gl/maps/2upFC5SkZjS2 at c.10:30am. Andrew will be … Continue reading →

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Spring/Summer 2018 update

Posted on 15th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Over the last couple of weeks volunteers have been focusing on evaluating the geophysical anomaly on the Lees Court estate. This is a Kent Archaeological Society led project. If you are interested in joining activities during the summer, go to … Continue reading →

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Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 6: the Manor of Henhurst

Posted on 22nd March 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Introduction This Research Note describes the varied history of the Henhurst manor and its lords over a thousand year period. It draws upon a variety of primary and secondary sources though it can say nothing of the actual buildings of … Continue reading →

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