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Holmes Lawn Mowers and the Camber GT
Hello, In the 1960s a man called George Holmes ran a lawnmower business in Camber. He was also responsible for making cars based on Mini mechanicals called, appropriately enough, the Camber GT. I am interested in hearing from anyone can remember where the workshop was or has any recollections of the car being made. Thanks … 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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Royal William Inn
Daisy Butchers, daughter in law of Edmund Duff Butcher produced a booklet ‘Camber Jottings’ and gives the following history of the Inn. ‘The Inn and land land belonged to a Mr William Longley and the first Licensee was Mr William Morris who had been a ship’s carpenter of the ‘Royal William’. The first license was … read more
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Victoria Inn and Appledore’s Pubs
I am currently researching a book on the pubs of Romney Marsh and surrounding villages and would appreciate any information about the former Victoria Inn. Appledore has a rich pub heritage including the Queen’s Arms, the Bell, Railway Hotel, Swan and Red / Black Lion. But I am struggling to find out much about the … read more
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War Memorial
I am a member of the History Group from the joint villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold in Oxfordshire (was Berkshire in WW1) We are just starting a project on our war dead of WW1 and one of the casualties named on our memorial and in St Michaels Church Aston Tirrold, is Lance Corporal … read more
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The Match of the Century
Ashdown of Kent CC and Wensley of Sussex CC and Auckland (9 wickets for 36 runs against Otago in 1920’s) played the full Isle of Oxney eleven on the Wittersham Farm Cricket ground belonging to my 2nd x 1 cousin Colonel John Body. Just found out as it was reported in The Kent Messenger 11th … read more
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Dr Park’s Surgery
Does anyone have, or could anyone refer me to, any known photographs of the interior of 112 High Street, Rye? For about a hundred years, I believe, this was the Dr’s surgery, so many thousands have passed through and worked here. I am in touch with the previous owners, but intending to restore the house … read more
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History of Udimore
Am now open to hearing from just about anyone who can add any information regarding the history of the village. This might include any era up to today’s date! Anecdotes also welcome. … read more
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Rye Memorial – James Walter Mesher
Gunner Mesher was born in Rye and his parents were recorded as living at The Reading Room, Rye Harbour when he was killed 8 May 1915. I would be interested to hear from anyone who may know something about him – I am researching the history of his battery and know a bit about his … read more
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Pett Level History
Who can tell me some history about Pett Level? I live in the US but an interested in finding my roots. Thanks, Troy Pett … read more
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The Salty Shepherd
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Wooden Row Boat
Good afternoon, my name is Olavo Abrantes, I’m the Production Designer on a WW2 short film, scheduled to shoot in … more
Pete Humphrey Painter / Decorator Query
Pete is a fantastic decorator. He’s just redecorated our whole house with meticulous care and attention and it looks so … more