Local History
LOCAL HISTORY 1 *
What: Whilst local history is likely to be the main focus of discussion and learning, there may be other local topics which could be discussed. Other subjects might be geology, local legends or nature. Local is deemed to be an area within a reasonable driving distance of Bearsted for visits to sites.
When: 3rd Tuesday afternoon of the month from 2.00 - 4.00 pm (flexible).
Where: Bearsted Library and Local History locations.
How to Join: For more details use the blue pigeon Send a Message button on the top right hand side of this page to contact Linda the Interest Groups Co-ordinator or Diana the %Local History1% Group Co-ordinator.
Annual Report 2023
Local History 1 - Diana
The LH1 group has been very busy this year, now having clocked up 100 meetings since the group began! Despite the fact that we've been running since 2014, we haven't yet run out of topics to pursue. We still have 4 members from the original group.
We've enjoyed visits; St Mary's Church, Burham; Maidstone Town Hall; Charles Darwin's Down House; Boxley Church and village; Richborough Roman Fort, Sandwich.
We've also met in Bearsted Library upper room to learn more about: the Kentish Royal Dynasty; Dickens in Kent; Upnor Castle and the battle of the Medway; Medieval Goudhurst; Dan's Pot Pourri talk; Romney Marsh.
The members of the group take turns in presenting a talk and discussion or fixing a trip. We have diverse interests as you can see from our topics/visits. I've run out of Megaliths now so will have to broaden my field. Do visit Coldrum Stones, near Birling/Ryarsh if you've never been - older than Stonehenge AND the Giza Pyramids; free to visit and free to park.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ColdrumLongBarrow
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/coldrum-long-barrow
LIVING HISTORY PROJECT
We are recording interviews and photographs from individuals who have family connections in the area. Click Living History Project in the Links panel at the side of this page for details.
VISIT PHOTOS
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