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HIGHAM VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP HIGHAM VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP PROGRAMME 2019-2020 Annual membership costs £11 – for 12 months from May. This includes Tea/Coffee and biscuits at each talk , with special refreshments for the AGM in May and our November Talk. Special Events have separate charges. The Group has published several books in partnership with local author Andrew Rootes. These can be purchased from Mid Higham Post Office. All profits are split between the Group and local organisations. We collect photographs and other materials about the village – this collection is located in Higham Library. The Group holds a Drop In session on the first Friday of every month. You are welcome to come along to ask a question or look at the collection any time between 11.00am and 1.00pm. If you are interested in helping us to organise the collection or have items you are willing to share please email or phone us – contact details are on the front of this leaflet. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01634 718285 or 01474 823906 www.highamvillagehistory.org.uk email: [email protected] telephone: 01634 718285 SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY 8 JUNE 10.30AM A TOUR OF ST MARY’S CHURCH HIGHAM CHURCH STREET HIGHAM ME3 7LS WITH A BIG LUNCH Join a guided tour of the church, churchyard and the nearby area. Followed by a ploughman’s lunch (with beer, cider or fruit juice) TICKETS: £15 BOOK VIA www.highamvillagehistory.org PHONE 01634 718285 EMAIL [email protected] This event is part of the national BIG LUNCH which sees millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Every year, over 6 million people join in for a few hours of community, friendship and fun – come along and be part of this – as well as helping to raise money for the Inspire Higham Project. SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2019, 3PM VISIT TO OWLETTS The Street, Cobham. Guided tour + tea and cake. Built in 1683/4, Owletts was the birthplace of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker, who designed the Bank of England. Entrance: £4.50 (Free for National Trust members) + £3.50 for tea.
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HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
PROGRAMME 2019-2020
Annual membership costs £11 – for 12 months from May. This includes Tea/Coffee and biscuits at each talk , with special refreshments for the AGM in May and our November Talk. Special Events have separate charges.
The Group has published several books in partnership with local author Andrew Rootes. These can be purchased from Mid Higham Post Office. All profits are split between the Group and local organisations.
We collect photographs and other materials about the village – this collection is located in Higham Library. The Group holds a Drop In session on the first Friday of every month. You are welcome to come along to ask a question or look at the collection any time between 11.00am and 1.00pm. If you are interested in helping us to organise the collection or have items you are willing to share please email or phone us – contact details are on the front of this leaflet.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01634 718285 or 01474 823906
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285
SPECIAL EVENTSSATURDAY 8 JUNE 10.30AMA TOUR OF ST MARY’S CHURCH HIGHAMCHURCH STREET HIGHAM ME3 7LS WITH A BIG LUNCH
Join a guided tour of the church, churchyard and the nearby area. Followed by a ploughman’s lunch (with beer, cider or fruit juice)
TICKETS: £15BOOK VIA www.highamvillagehistory.orgPHONE 01634 718285 EMAIL [email protected]
This event is part of the national BIG LUNCH which sees millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Every year, over 6 million people join in for a few hours of community, friendship and fun – come along and be part of this – as well as helping to raise money for the Inspire Higham Project.
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2019, 3PM VISIT TO OWLETTS
The Street, Cobham. Guided tour + tea and cake.
Built in 1683/4, Owletts was the birthplace of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker, who designed the Bank of England.Entrance: £4.50 (Free for National Trust members) + £3.50 for tea.
JANUARY 16TH 2020TALKTAKE A SEAT AND MEETSpeaker: Karin Bucannan
Karin is widely travelled and has an eye for quirky, unusual street furniture, especially the wonderfully stylish and fun benches that adorn our parks and towns. This talk concentrates on ‘seats with statues’ so expect to meet some famous people including Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, John Lennon and even Captain Mainwaring.
MARCH 19TH 2020TALKCHAUCER’S MEDIEVAL PILGRIMSSpeaker: Martin Crowther
A welcome return from Martin Crowther who so entertained us in November 2018. With his usual humorous approach, he gives a ’warts and all’ account of the pilgrimage to Canterbury, based on the latest historical evidence.
MAY 16TH 2019 AGM and TALKTHE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDITH CAVELLSpeaker: Melanie Gibson-Barton
Edith Louisa Cavell was a British nurse celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers, from both sides, during the First World War. She helped some 200 allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium, for which she was arrested. She was found guilty of treason and executed by a German firing squad on October 12 1915. A legendary and inspirational woman.
JULY 18TH 2019 TALKGRAVESEND INDUSTRY IN WORLD WAR 2Speaker: Frank Turner
Gravesend has always been a centre of industry, particularly cement and paper but our speaker concentrates on the period of the second world war. Just for us he is extending his talk on industry to include the Cooling Secret Radio Station to add even more local interest.
SEPTEMBER 19TH 2019TALKJOAN, THE FAIR MAID OF KENTSpeaker: James Dickinson
Joan was born in 1328 and was the granddaughter of King Edward 1. After the death of her first husband, Joan married the Black Prince and became the first Princess of Wales. The Flemish chronicler, Jean Froissart, called Joan ‘the most beautiful woman in all the realm of England’. Her brother-in-law, John of Gaunt’ became known as ‘the most hated man in England’.
NOVEMBER 21ST 2019TALKRIOT, ROBBERY AND MURDER: SHAKESPEARE AND MARLOWE IN KENT
Speaker: Professor Stephen Prickett
Christopher Marlowe was born in Canterbury 1564, the same year that William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. Shakespeare was definitely influenced by Marlowe’s work and there has always been speculation about who wrote what. There is no documentary evidence that they ever met. Our November meeting traditionally has a Christmassy feel so there will be wine, a raffle and seasonal refreshments
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285
TALK
Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
Medieval PilgrimsChaucer’s
A welcome return from Martin Crowther who so entertained us in November 2018. With his usual humorous approach, he gives a ’warts and all’ account of the pilgrimage to Canterbury, based on the latest historical evidence.
March 19th 2020
SPEAKER: MARTIN CROWTHER Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
8.00pm
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUPTALK
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
July 18th 2019
Gravesend has always been a centre of industry, particularly cement and paper but our speaker concentrates on the period of the second world war. Just for us he is extending his talk on industry to include the Cooling Secret Radio Station to add even more local interest.
SPEAKER: FRANK TURNER Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
8.00pm
Gravesend Industry in World War 2
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUPTALK
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
September 19th 2019
Joan was born in 1328 and was the granddaughter of King Edward 1. After the death of her first husband, Joan married the Black Prince and became the first Princess of Wales. The Flemish chronicler, Jean Froissart, called Joan ‘the most beautiful woman in all the realm of England’. Her brother-in-law, John of Gaunt’ became known as ‘the most hated man in England’.
SPEAKER: JAMES DICKINSON Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
8.00pm
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285
TALK HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
NOVEMBER 21ST 2019
SPEAKER: PROFESSOR STEPHEN PRICKETT Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
8.00pm
Shakespeare and Marlowe in Kent
Christopher Marlowe was born in Canterbury 1564, the same year that William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. Shakespeare was definitely influenced by Marlowe’s work and there has always been speculation about who wrote what. There is no documentary evidence that they ever met. Our November meeting traditionally has a Christmassy feel so there will be wine, a raffle and seasonal refreshments
Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
TALK HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
Take a seat and meet
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285
January 16th 2020
SPEAKER: KARIN BUCANNAN Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
8.00pm
Karin is widely travelled and has an eye for quirky, unusual street furniture, especially the wonderfully stylish and fun benches that adorn our parks and towns. This talk concentrates on ‘seats with statues’ so expect to meet some famous people including Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, John Lennon and even Captain Mainwaring.
Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
www.highamvillagehistory.org.ukemail: [email protected]
telephone: 01634 718285Free entry for members – visitors are always welcome (£4.50 per talk – this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
HIGHAM VILLAGEHISTORY GROUP
May 16th 2019
Edith Louisa Cavell was a British nurse celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers, from both sides, during the First World War. She helped some 200 allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium, for which she was arrested. She was found guilty of treason and executed by a German firing squad on October 12 1915. A legendary and inspirational woman.
SPEAKER: MELANIE GIBSON-BARTON Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL
TALKAGM+
8.00pm
The Life and Times of Edith Cavell
All talks are at 8.00pm in the Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham ME3 7JL.
Free entry for members – visitors always welcome £4.50 per talk (this includes tea/coffee and biscuits)
