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Guided walk – Cobham archaeology and history

Posted on 11th January 2019 by Ruiha Smalley

The Kent Downs AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) have arranged a free, guided walk through Cobham that will focus on the archaeology and history of the area. This event is being run as part of a series of events to … Continue reading →

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Guided walk – Shorne archaeology and history

Posted on 11th January 2019 by Ruiha Smalley

The Kent Downs AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) have arranged a free, guided walk through Shorne Woods that will focus on the archaeology and history of the area. This event is being run as part of a series of events … Continue reading →

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Pat Sandford: memories of the Darnley Estate

Posted on 10th March 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

Pat Sandford talks about the Darnley Estate I lived in Ivymeath House, 284 Maidstone Road, Chatham from when I was born in 1928 until 1953. Joining the Scouts Peter Harvey, who was a scout master for the Mathematical School 2nd … Continue reading →

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Reg Rootes: memories of Shorne Woods

Posted on 1st March 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

Reg Rootes talks about life in Shorne Woods I was born in Harvel in 1928 but moved to Garden Road Cottage, Shorne in 1929 and moved to Boghurst (Boughurst is a Meopham family name) Cottage, 44 Brewers Road, Shorne, DA13 … Continue reading →

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Tree Day in Cobham

Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

A Tree Day was recently organised in Cobham in association with the Woodland Trust. The morning was spent learning about the work of the Ancient Tree Forum (http://www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk/) before a practical session in the afternoon. The hornbeam on the old trackway we looked … Continue reading →

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