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West Peckham, Kent
West Peckham maps
Historic maps of West Peckham and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all West Peckham maps
Historic map of West Peckham
Illustrated Victorian map of Kent
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West Peckham books
Displaying 3 of 15 books about West Peckham and the local area. View all West Peckham books
Kent Revisited Photographic Memories
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Around the Kent Coast
Paperback
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Cinque Ports and theTwo Ancient Towns Photographic Memories
Paperback
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1 West Peckham photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of West Peckham
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My name is Gail Godden, formally Morris, my father was Tony (Anthony Morris), my mother Eugene (Jean Morris). My father and I were both born at No. 6 Church Row, West Peckham, we moved to No. 2 Church Row. West Peckham has a strong pull in my heart as my father named Morris was in fact a Glover, I have no... [more]
Shared on 06 November 2008
Kent memories
My Great Grandparents were Fred & Dorcas Beeching, and both died in 1915, they lived in Dunks Green, and two of their sons Sydney and William were killed in the Great War, their names appear on the memorial stone in Plaxtol i think.
Does anyone have memories of Dunks Green from any years.
Brian
Shared on 26 November 2007
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,... [more]
Shared on 30 March 2007
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... [more]
Shared on 09 September 2006
These are the memories of my mother May born Ivy Hatch 1921.
The photo shows the gardens and rear elevation of Ivy Hatch Court. The house was owned by Colonel C.N.Watney and his wife Winifred from at least 1919 until approx 1945 when it was sold and converted into apartments/flats. There was a daughter Miss Patricia Watney and a son,... [more]
Shared on 18 April 2008
My father Fred Beeching, was born at Dovedale Cottage in 1926, sadly he has now passed away, but left us with many stories, he attended school in ightham, and my Grandparents also Fred Beeching and Rose Beeching are buried in St Peters Church yard.
It would be great if anyone has pictures or memories of Ivy Hatch, i have visited the... [more]
Shared on 26 November 2007
I have an old postcard of this same image!
Hello.
I have just found an old postcard of this image! It belonged to my late great aunt's husband. I'd love to hear your stories if you lived in this village around this time or have a relative who did!
Shared on 01 May 2009
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... [more]
Shared on 29 February 2008
Extracts From West Peckham & Kent books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about West Peckham, inspired by Frith photos.
Villages of Kent Photographic Memories
This village seems archetypal: it has a village green, a local store and a red telephone box; surrounded by fields and oasthouses it retains a deep rural tranquillity. On a nearby hill is an old cottage, once the abode of the notorious highwayman Jack Diamond, who is said still to haunt the area in ghostly form.
This is an extract from Villages of Kent Photographic Memories.
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Maidstone Photographic Memories
This view looks towards the Gloirette; on the left can be seen the main building. In this picture, the magnificent location of the Castle, surrounded by its enchanting lake, is clearly seen.
This is an extract from Maidstone Photographic Memories.
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Maidstone Photographic Memories
A superb view of the main building and the Gloirette. Although the Castle appears to be medieval, its turrets and battlements in fact date from a rebuilding in the late 1820s. The lake is part of the river Len.
This is an extract from Maidstone Photographic Memories.
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