Category Archives: Research

Reserach into nails found at Randall Manor

Posted on 10th September 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

Nails were valuable. Horseshoe nails were even used as a form of currency in certain circumstances. They were made from English iron which was less carboniferous than the imported iron from Spain and Sweden (used in the making of cannons). … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Neolithic activity at Shorne

Posted on 10th February 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

We previously mentioned a flint discovered at Shorne, given to us by a member of the public. A closer look has revealed that based on its shape and form, it can be argued to be Neolithic in origin and not … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Events, Research | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Cobham gentleman of the 1700s: Mr Hayes Diary

Posted on 5th February 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

One of our volunteers, Don Blackburn, has transcribed the diary entries of Mr Hayes, of Cobham, Kent. As a boy Richard Hayes (1725-1790), lived with his uncle, Richard Hayes senior, at Owletts (now owned by the National Trust) in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Manorial Documents Register online

Posted on 30th January 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

The Manorial Documents Register (MDR) is the official index to English and Welsh manorial records and provides brief descriptions of documents and details of their locations in public and private hands.  The National Archives at Kew now provide online access to this resource. Manorial … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Events, Research | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Several injured in crash near Cobham

Posted on 15th March 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

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 →

Posted in Research | Tagged , , | 2 Comments