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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

  • British Resistance / Auxiliary Units

    I belong to a group (BRA/CART) who are researching the secret British Resistance Organisation named Auxiliary Units that were formed in 1940 to harass and delay the German invaders if they had come. Mountfield had a small group of about 7 men who were trained to act as guerillas and use explosives etc. I would … read more

  • Little Conghurst

    My grandparents Ellen and Luke Blackford lived at Little Conghurst – now called Conghurst cottages I believe. I have very fond memories of staying there during WW2 – and still often visit – via Google Earth street view. … read more

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  • Evacuation of the Boys of Morden Terrace School

    I am interested in any information / photographs relating to the evacuation of Morden Terrace Boys School from London to Northiam in WW2 (Sept 1939-June1940). My grandfather, Bernard Hollaway and his wife, were in charge of the party and were billeted at The Rectory in Northiam with Rev Dunbar. … read more

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Royal Oak Public House

I’m trying to establish, who the publican was of the Royal oak pub between 1962-1964. Or the manager at that … more

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 … more

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