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Betty Grayland: memories of Shorne Woods

Posted on 6th November 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

Early days I was six weeks old in 1928 when we moved to Shorne, my father, Albert Swaisland, worked for the village baker and we lived on the premises, the bakery was at the rear of the shop and was … Continue reading →

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Jack Hollis: memories of Ashenbank and Shorne Woods

Posted on 12th October 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

The family and Ashenbank Camp My Mum was born in Glyncorrwg Wales, and Dad was born  in Houghton-Le-Spring County Durham. I was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on the 26th September 1944. I have an elder Brother Ray and four Sisters, Eunice, … Continue reading →

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Peter Beech: memories of Shorne, the airfields and Clay Works

Posted on 28th September 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

I have lived in Thong for all of my 84 years, the first six weeks on the Shorne/Ifield Road and then two houses in Thong Lane. I have lived at my current address, Little Westwood, Thong Lane, Gravesend for the … Continue reading →

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Randal Manor interpretation

Posted on 9th September 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

 

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We need YOUR view on country parks’ future

Posted on 3rd August 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

KCC is asking for residents’ views on the future plans for its country parks by launching a public consultation on its strategy for the next four years. Seven of Kent’s country parks have just received a prestigious Green Flag Award … Continue reading →

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