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.
| A Court Lodge Century | £6 |
| Edward Cressy - A Tour Round the Parish of Horton Kirby | £2.50 |
| History of Horton Kirby Schools to 1970 | £7 |
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 |
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.
| 11th July 2005 | Walter Williamson | History of the Music Hall |
| 12th September 2005 | Anthea Bryant | Great Castles, Houses and Gardens in Kent |
| 14th November 2005 | Ann Chance | 'Uver Fings Wot i 'ave Dun' , this is also the AGM |