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Tag Archives: gravesend
Gravesend dig
A mini dig was recently held in Gravesend. It was organised by Gravesham Council and sponsored by National Highways as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project. The dig took place in Sussex Gardens close to the riverside. Many of … Continue reading
SWAG detectives uncover a local hero
A medal was recently found while excavating in the park. Upon inspection the details of the person that had been awarded the medal could be seen inscribed on the rim – 2048607 SJT. A. R. Blake R.E. On the obverse … Continue reading
Posted in News & Events
Tagged gravesend, shorne woods country park, social history, world war II
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A Cobham gentleman of the 1700s: Mr Hayes Diary
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
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Tagged chatham, cobham village, dartford, deal, france, gravesend, london, luddesdown, maidstone, meopham, rochester, shorne, social history, strood, woolwich
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