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History of Hawkhurst Old Sewage Works
Hello. We are after some information on our land which used to be Hawkhurst’s sewage treatment site. I would like to know if anyone has any pictures of it from years gone by. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. … read more
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Field Green Cottage
I am looking for some information on Field Green Cottage in 1936. Was it a home for unmarried mothers? Hope someone can help. Thanks in advance. … read more
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Gun Green and Wenman family
My husband’s WENMAN family lived in Hawkhurst from 1778 until at least 1931. For some of that time they lived at Gun Green. We have just discovered that Gun Green is so called because there was a Gun Foundry there. Can anyone tell us anything about the Gun Foundry? Does anyone have any links to … read more
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Flower Princess Sedlescombe Fair 1981
Hi, I recently found a photo I took of the winners of the Flower Princess contest at the Sedlescombe Fair way back in the summer of 1981. I remember there was also a hot air balloon show and the fair was opened by a TV personality. I had just finished my A-levels at the then … read more
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Quill House
Can anyone tell me the history behind the anchor outside Quill House and how and why it became to be there? … read more
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Local History – Frewens and Lords
Hello there. I’m a descendant of the Lord family who were rectors in Northiam for so many years, and I’ve heard with amusement of the long-standing feud between the Lords and the Frewens. I just wondered if by any chance any local history enthusiast could put any flesh on the bones of that story? A … read more
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Grocer Name of Henry Mason in 1920s
Currently researching a decorated wartime Squadron Leader (P W Mason), whose father, I understand, was a grocer in Hawkhurst in the mid to late 1920s. Any information on the grocer, his shop, if he had one, would be gratefully received, and enable me to flesh out his childhood. … read more
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New Lodge Farm
I am trying to locate a New Lodge Farm in Hawkhurst. My great-grandparents are listed as living there around 1917 / 18 when my great-uncle died in WW1. My great-grandfather was a gardener by trade, so it’s possible he moved from his Dorset home to work in the area. I can’t find the farm on … read more
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Rope Bridge
I remember as a child walking over a rope bridge, I think it crossed the Rother, does anyone remember it? … read more
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Tithe Barn Tearooms
Does anyone remember the Tithe Barn Tearoom in the village in the 1960’s. I stayed there as a child with my godfather David Prosser and his family. There was also a blacksmith in the village. I am hoping to visit Sedlescombe in September whilst on holiday in the area and would love to have some … read more
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Jones Family
Hello, I am a grandson of Harry Jones, who lived up the lane past the pub on the right of … more
Garden Explorers Information
Hello Would there be availability to come to this tomorrow? Twins just 13 months and 2half year old ? Thank … more