HORTON KIRBY & SOUTH DARENTH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
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Farningham Road Station
John Woodhead is in the middle of putting together a booklet on Farningham
Road station and is very interested in receiving information for inclusion.
He says: “I’ve already got an absolutely fascinating insight
of the early 60s from Harry Barrett but am still looking for more both
from that time and other eras.” If anyone has any privately-held
photos of trains, the viaduct and station from any period John Woodhead
would love to hear from you. He also wants accounts of life at the station
from people who worked there or details of incidents from those who used
it. If you know of any stories that would be of interest, however small,
ring John on 01322 866111.
The society was formed in September 1994 with the object of advancing
the education of the general public in history, especially the local history
of the parish, and to carry out, publish and disseminate the useful results
of research into the local history.
It meets every other month at the Village Hall, South Darenth and has
already published nine booklets, three books, a Millennium Video, an illustrated
Parish map, tea towels and notelets.
A further print run of the sell out Court Lodge book in memory of Ralph Rogers has been ordered.
The new book on the history of the schools in the parish
is now available. This has lots of photos of the schools and children
up to 1970.
For further information contact the Secretary, Keith Saunderson
on 01322 862056 or "Appledore", Rays Hill, Horton Kirby,
Dartford, Kent, DA4 9DB.
Meetings for 2007
| January 8th | Chris McCooey | Kent Characters: Wacky, Weird & Wonderful |
| March 12th | Frank Turner | V1s and V2s in the 2nd World War |
| May 14th | Chris Bull | Dirty Dartford |
| July 9th | Jean Stirk | The History of Papermaking in Darenth Valley |
| September 10th | Ron Walford | Blondes, Bullets & Fast Cars |
| November 12th | James Connor | The Suburb that never was - Lullingstone |
Books
| The Parish Council Centenary 1894-1994 | |
| A Court Lodge Century | £6.00 |
| Edward Cressy - A Tour Round the Parish of Horton Kirby | £2.50 |
| History of Horton Kirby Schools to 1970 | £7.00 |
'Images of Horton Kirby Paper Mill' priced at £6.00 available from the Parish Office
Booklets
| A Walking Tour of Horton Kirby | 50p |
| A History of Reynolds Place | 50p |
| Saxon Place Burial Ground | 50p |
| Court Lodge | 50p |
| Mussenden Farm | 50p |
| The White House | 50p |
| A Walking Tour of South Darenth | 50p |
| The Mills of Horton Kirby and South Darenth | 50p |
| Charlton Chapel and Roman Villa at Franks Hall | 30p |
Other
| Notelets - Packet of 10 | £1.50 |
| Millennium Video | £6.00 |
| Parish Map | £2.50 |
| Tea Towels | £2.50 |
Publications are available at meetings or alternatively can be obtained from the Secretary but subject to a post and packing charge. Contact the Secretary for details.
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