Staplecross History

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

8th June 2024

Henry Bruce
Battle Fruit Farm, Marleys Lane

Hi all, I am interested in the history of the fruit farm and the house on the land. When was its name changed to Lockinge? What were its origins as it has three distinct sections to it. Asking for a friend. … read more

2nd August 2020

Linda Hayler
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

13th February 2019

Elaine Seif
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

23rd September 2017

Kim Tomlinson
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

8th May 2017

Mohamed Ismail Mohamed-Ibrahim
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

8th September 2016

Peter Lord
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Battle in the 1980’s – Mount Street

Looking for some information for my mother from the 1980’s. Does anyone remember there being a furniture, interiors shop where the Battle Wool shop is now situated in Mount Street? The family who owned it / ran it was Derek? I have not been able to find ny photos of that vintage. Thank you, Joyce … read more

17th August 2016

Joyce Healy
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

7th December 2015

Tony Ansell
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

28th February 2015

Jane Deeley
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New WWI exhibition at Yesterday’s World in Battle

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of WWI Yesterdays World in Battle has created a new WWI display and WWII Blitz Experience which is now open daily. The commemoration of WWI is the perfect opportunity to keep the history of our British armed forces alive and in the forefront of people’s memories. Further information at … read more

6th August 2014

Caroline Edmunds