COMMITTEE

Jimmy Tamsitt, Chairman

Bill Dawson, Secretary
l9 The‘Close., Union Road, Bridge, Kent CT4 5N3
Telephone/Fax 01227 83I_ OM

Maurice Raraty, Tijeasurer
Janet Bishop
John Bishdp
Emily Shirley
M3enny Vye

MEMBERSHIP

Membership for the season is E 5.00 single £7.50 double
Concessions available on request

MEETlNGS

At meetings held in Bridge Village Hall 3 small
entrance charge is made which includes interval
light refreshments of £1 for members‘

and £2 for non-members. '

  
     
   

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HISTORY
OCIETY

  

PROGRAMME

SEASON

1995-1995


The Bridge & District History Society exists to promote inte' ‘W
in all aspects of social" history. Since it was formed in
summer‘ of I995, growth in membership has proved the need to
plan and publish its programme. The committee has pleasure in
presenting its programme for the remainder of the season.

Thursday 25 January, 7.30pm Bridge Village Hall

THE KENT & CANTERBURY HOSPITAL I790-I913
A documentary slide" presentation by Dr John Whyman of the
University of -Kent at Canterbury. Originally located in Longport,
the hospital was established as a charitable voluntary institution
for the sick poor, with physicians "and surgeons giving their
services voluntarily. Based on his research as co-author of the
book The Kent :5: Canterbury Hospital I790-E987.

Saturday 24 February
THE. ELI-[AM VALLEY LINE RAILWAY MUSEUM
A social outing for a special opening of the museum at Peene
which recreates the memories of the "steam railway that
faithfully served the communities along the valley. Tickets
available from the Secretary £3.50 members, £0.50 nonmembers
include travel, admission, a video presentation a_nd light
reireshments. Times and travel arrangements to be announced. ,\

 Thursday 22 March, 7.30pm Bridge "Village Hall
BRIDGE AND DISTRICT IN _VlEW
The Society chairman Jimmy Tamsitt presents a selection of
postcards and documents from his extensive collection. Dating
from the earliest days of photography, the picture postcard offers
evidence from the past of how the area has changed over the

' years. It is hoped to enlarge and screen the illustrations.

' Thursday 24 May, 7.30pm Bridge Village Hall

A COUNTRY GIRL REMEMBERS
Author and write‘ Joan Kent reminisces .on her childhood in the
Kent countryside of the-1920's, 30's. and 140's. Coming from a
iarge farming family in the Blean and Faversham areas, Iloari has
written four books, writes regular feature articles for newspapers
and magazines, and is currently involved in -one of the
programmes in a new television series ‘Postcards from the
Country‘ to be screened later thisyear on BBC2.

Sunday 9 June
A SUMMER WALK
Local historian John Williamson has organised a gentle stroll

_through and around Bridge to point out some of the sights of

historical and social interest-. Distance about 3 miles over roads,
bridleways and footpaths, starting from Bridge Post Office at
10.30am. Time about 2 hours. Tickets from the Secretary £2.00
membegs, £3.00 non-members.