Tag Archives: social history

Ben Parish: memories of Shorne

Posted on 8th December 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

First of all it is probably best if I begin by amplifying some of Reg’s memories with some of my own. We both lived near the woods and each of us was able to lean over the fence of our respective … Continue reading →

Posted in Oral History | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Video: Saving Cobham Dairy

Posted on 11th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

The Landmark Trust are embarking on a mission to rescue Grade II* listed Cobham Dairy before it decays beyond repair. Designed in 1794 by James Wyatt, the Gothic-revival eye-catcher sits in the grounds of Cobham Hall in Kent. Click here … Continue reading →

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

Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 4: the Manor of Cobham Hall

Posted on 10th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Introduction This Research Note is a sketch of the early history of the Cobham Hall manor and its lords. It draws upon a variety of primary and secondary sources as well as Alan Ward’s 2008 excavation report. A more detailed … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The Cobham and cricket connection

Posted on 1st August 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

During the first week on the Mausoleum cottage dig we uncovered a number of small finds, including the ceramic base of what might be a mug (vase?). The decoration on the mug seems to show the bottom half of a … Continue reading →

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

Event : The Brennan Torpedo Launch, Cliffe Fort, Kent

Posted on 13th July 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Installed in the late 19th century, the Cliffe Fort torpedo installation is one of only seven that were built in England (fifteen were planned). Yet the superstructure of this fascinating invention is now extremely eroded and in desperate need of recording. … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Events | Tagged | Leave a comment