Tenterden and District Local History Society
All Meetings are held in the Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden at 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
Secretary: Mrs E Bliss
Email: ebliss@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01233 770082
The Tenterden and District Local History Society
Founded 25 November 1955
OUR PROGRAMME FOR 2011/2012
The first speaker in September will be Dr John Woodward talking about the fascinating history of Hythe. He conducts guided walks in the town, and will surely inspire us to give it a visit in the near future! In October our own Dr Jack Gillett will select and show a variety of his collection of photos of Tenterden. Is it a pub crawl? The November talk, by member Fred Walker, will be about The English Channel. There are sure to be lots of interesting stories and facts about the history and geography (and ships) of this important seaway. In January, we welcome back Judith Shaw. Following her fascinating talk about garden history last year, she has been persuaded to return and talk about the timber framed buildings in our town. Mr Monty Parkin is also making a return visit in February. His talk, Women in Print, will focus on how women have been portrayed in prints and adverts over the years. The AGM in March will be followed by Mr Jeremy Hodgkinson, renowned archaeologist, sharing his knowledge of the Wealden Iron Industry. The final event of the season will be in April. Mr Gerald Webber and a team of colleagues from the Museum will present a selection of unusual/odd/puzzling items from the collection and invite us to choose the correct answer from a selection of unlikely possibilities. I hope that there is something in this programme for everyone to enjoy. I always appreciate feedback from members about the talks we have and I am pleased to receive recommendations of speakers you may have heard elsewhere.
Eleanor Bliss
PROGRAMME 2011/2012 SEASON
The programme for 2011/2012 will include seven lectures on Monday evenings. All meetings will be held in the ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, High Street, Tenterden at 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm. There are Public Car Parks to the rear or in Station Road opposite – free after 6pm. There will be two Coffee Mornings in St Mildred’s Church Hall. These will be held on Thursdays. Outings will be arranged in the summer. Details will be announced later.
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2011 September 26
October 13
October 31
November 28
2012 January 30
February 27
March 8
March 26
April 30 |
Hythe – Centre of the Cinque Ports Dr John Woodward Coffee Morning at St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden. 10 am – 12 Noon. Entrance £1 – Coffee and Cakes Tenterden Scrapbooks available to view Tenterden – The Crown to The Caxton Dr Jack Gillett The English Channel in Peace and War Mr Fred Walker
Timber-framed Buildings in Tenterden Mrs Judith Shaw Women in Print Mr Monty Parkin Coffee Morning at St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden. 10 am – 12 Noon. Entrance £1 – Coffee and Cakes Tenterden Scrapbooks available to view AGM followed by The Wealden Iron Industry – from Iron Age to Early 19th Century Mr Jeremy Hodgkinson Tenterden Museum Challenge – What on earth is it? Mr Gerald Webber and Museum Colleagues |
Officers and Committee
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President |
Mr A E Laurence, 1 Hurst Close, Tenterden |
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Vice-President and Life Member |
Mrs M Jacques, Little Brooms, Ox Lane, St Michaels, |
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Chairman |
Dr N P Hudd, 13 Elmfield, |
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Vice-Chairman |
Mr D Dedrick, 9 Knockwood Road, |
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Secretary |
Mrs E Bliss, Halfways Cottage, Pluckley Road, |
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Treasurer/Membership |
Mrs B Booth, Lambsend, 4 The Croft, Elmfield, |
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Excursion Secretary |
Mrs K Corby, 4 Haffenden Road, |
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Librarian |
Dr J R Gillett, 24 Homewood Road, |
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Committee Members |
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Canon P Brett, 3 Appledore Road, Miss J Hewitt, 17 Haffenden Road, Miss C Hickmott, 29 Leslie Crescent, Mr G Peacock, 3 Hurst Close, Mrs J Sugden, Orchard House, |
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Museum Representative |
Mr C Young, 16 Henley Meadows, |
SUBSCRIPTIONS: The Annual Subscription is £6. Guests and Visitors will continue to be welcome at any meeting on payment of £3. Annual subscriptions are due at the first meeting in September.
MEMBERSHIP: If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining, please encourage them to do so or ask the Secretary to send them a copy of the Programme. Perhaps members may be able to offer lifts to near neighbours? Please offer to help if you have room in your car.
COFFEE MORNING SOCIALS: We hope that members will come to the social events and bring their friends. Members who find it difficult to come to the evening meetings will be especially welcome so as to keep in touch with the Society. Local history scrapbooks have been maintained for over 50 years and these will be on display. The Scrapbooks make a fascinating record of events as seen at the time by local newspapers and periodicals and photographs.
SOCIETY’S LIBRARY: Our collection of books, papers, etc. on local history is stored in the Museum. These can be made available to members on request. Please apply to Dr J Gillett.
PUBLICITY: Notices of events are placed in the Parish Magazine, Wealden Advertiser, Kentish Express (Emma Isworth’s Tenterden Column), The Journal of Kent History and other periodicals. Further information can be found on the Tenterden Website: www.tenterdentown/history-society
THE JOURNAL OF KENT HISTORY
This is published twice a year by The Kent History Federation, of which we are members. It contains a wide selection of articles and items of interest, as well as details of events and talks in Kent. The cost is £2 per issue. Orders can be placed with Mrs Eleanor Bliss.
TENTERDEN MUSEUM: Do support the Museum in the Car Park in Station Road - it is well worth a visit. Please contact the Curator (Tel. 01580 763286) if you would be willing to help as a volunteer at the Museum.
RESEARCH: Mr Colin Young has now taken over from Mr Alec Laurence as our Genealogist and Researcher. He can be contacted via e-mail: colinyoung2@tiscali.co.uk
Information is also available from him about the various burial places in the town, including names, dates and sites.
TOWN WALKS: These fascinating guided walks of Tenterden can be arranged for clubs, societies or small groups. Tours last for about an hour and cost £2 per person. They can be tailored to suit your needs. For more information, please contact Mrs Jean Sugden (Tel: 01580 765581).
OUTINGS: Our grateful thanks to Mr Martin Homewood for organising our outings in the past. Welcome to Mrs Kathy Corby, who will be arranging these visits for members in future.
