Tag Archives: world war II

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 →

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Event: talk on Pegwell Bay & British coastal defence in WW2

Posted on 1st November 2019 by Ruiha Smalley

Pegwell Bay’s sheltered location at the mouth of the old Wantsum Channel and its close proximity to the continent has made it a place of strategic importance for centuries; recent investigations even put it as the first landing place for … Continue reading →

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Now for another little yarn…

Posted on 1st July 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

When we lived in Gravesend we didn’t live far from the swimming baths as you know.  My mum said you are not allowed in the water until you can swim, so I had an old chair without a back on … Continue reading →

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Hopping in WWII

Posted on 24th June 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

When we were still young, we used to go down to Yalding to go hopping.  We had some good fun.  We used to stay in an old barn next to the pub in Laddingford, The Chequers, the one I mentioned … Continue reading →

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A girl in Cobham village

Posted on 19th June 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Now to get back to my life as a girl in the village… I went to Cobham school until I was fourteen, it was a lovely village, everyone knew everyone else and were always willing to help.  Mind you everyone … Continue reading →

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