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Borough Green, Western Road 1903
Borough Green, Western Road 1903 Ref: 51023
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 Borough Green, the Village c1955 (ref: B145008) |
Year: 1953
The Coronation
In 1953 very few households had television. I remember going along to the Fourways cafe on Coronation Day with my parents so that we could watch the Coronation on the television. My sister was only 3 and I was 5. The cafe was run by Mr and Mrs King. My now step mother worked there as a cook. Years later the cafe became the Fourways Furnishings, though I forget the exact name. That was run by Cyril & Hazel Knight. The fish & chip shop on the corner, run by the Swinburnes, sold the most delicious ice lollies with real ice cream inside which we would buy on our way to Brownies which was held at the Church Hall on Quarry Hill. Last edited: 11/09/2006 06:02 by Marian Smith |
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 Ightham, the Square c1960 (ref: I4045) |
Ightham 1960s A memory of Ightham, Kent Interesting to see this picture though I don't think that by the 1960s Ightham was ever this free of traffic except early in the morning. The building in the centre of the picture was a petrol station and provider of all sorts of bits and pieces. Was it run by Mr Arthur? My father would drive down there (with me in tow) to find whatever he needed to keep the lawnmower and other garden equipment going as well as getting a can of two stroke fuel. Possibly our mini is in the picture (but not if this was taken early in the morning). Mrs Cox ran the newsagents, just out of picture to the left and there was still a butcher, and a general store in the village. And of course two pubs. I think only the two pubs survive today. Posted: 29/02/2008 22:02 by Jonathan Green |
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Year: 1930s
Housemaid At Ightham Mote A memory of Ightham, Kent This memory is not mine, but that of my mother in law, Beatrice, nee Head. She grew up in the Girls Training Home in Boxley Road Maidstone until she was 14 when she had to go 'into service'. One of her first jobs was as a housemaid at Ightham Mote where she also looked after the two little boys belonging to the family. Unfortunately she no longer remembers the family name but says they were very kind. She remembers that the house was 'very big' and that she had to cross a wooden bridge to get to the house. I wonder if anyone else remembers working there in the early 1930s, or if anyone can remember the name of the family. Posted: 05/02/2008 14:28 by Josie Gurnsey |
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Year: 1950
The Village Square A memory of Ightham, Kent This view was seen by me every day that I went to school at Judd School in Tonbridge. I caught the bus here. There were two bus routes through the village - Number 9 which ran from Maidstone to Sevenoaks and operated by Maidstone & District - and the number 122 which was operated by Southdown and ran from Gravesend to Brighton. Both buses arrived in the village on the hour. I lived at Cobtree Cottage at the top of the village next to the Village Hall and the builders yard of F & G King who were related to me. I was in the church choir for many years and joined the RAF in 1951 following in the footsteps of my brother who was a pilot but was unfortunately killed in Malaya in 1952 and his name appears on the rear side of the memorial. A very happy childhood spent in this beautiful village. I now live in Canada and sincerely hope that the village will not change too much with the passing of time. Last edited: 15/09/2006 05:28 by George Morley |
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 Plaxtol, Nut Tree Hall 1901 (ref: 46416) |
Year: 1860s
Sturdey Family Tree A memory of Plaxtol, Kent William Sturdey, Christened 3 Dec 1797 at Eynsford. 1851 Census:- Aged 53, Agricultural Labourer, Nut Tree Hall, Plaxtol Village. 1861 Census:- Aged 67 (s/b 63??), Farm Bailiff at Nut Tree Hall. Death Reg'd 3rd Qtr 1877 at Malling Regn District, aged 80 yrs. William Sturdey married Sarah Farrant (dob 1798,) 12 Oct 1819 at Wrotham Parish Church, Kent. 1851 Census:- Aged 52, Agricultural Labourer, born Fawkham, Kent. 1861 Census:- Aged 63, born Plaxtol, Kent. Death registered 2nd Qtr, 1870 at Malling Regn. District. Aged 72. William Sturdey Son (second child) of Daniel and Mary Sturdey, nephew of Elizabeth Sturdey (died c.1794). William and Sarah had four children, (1) Elizabeth - 1851 Census:- Aged 23, born Plaxtol c 1828. Living with parents, mantua (ie Mantle) maker. (2) William Sturdey - 1851 Census:- Aged 18, born Plaxtol c 1833, living with parents, farm labourer. (3) James Sturdey - 1851 Census:- Aged 15, born Plaxtol c 1836, farm labourer. (4) Ann Sturdey - 1851 Census:- Aged 12, born Plaxtol c 1839. This photo gives yet another insight into my family's history. Posted: 30/03/2007 01:08 by Susan Enright |
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