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1.B1FRONS: Sadly demolished immediately postwar, was the most

significant house for Bridge. Originally built by John Bargrave in
1634, with two wings, as the name implies, it was rebuilt in
contemporary style in the 1770's by Edward Taylor and sold in
1820 to Marchioness Conyngham, a favourite of George IV and
notable benefactress to the village: ‘fat, handsome, kindly, shrewd
and extremely fond of jewels‘.

2. GAS WORKS: Erected by Marchioness Conyngham in 1859 on land

behind the present High Beech to supply gas to Bifrons and
eventually to provide street lighting to Bridge in 1906 and then to
the rest of the village and Patrixboume. Oddly, the coal yard was
behind houses beyond the Old School. ' [Q54

3. OLD SCHOOL: Built in 1872, was superseded by the new school in

Conyngham Lane in January 1971. From 1871 to 1911 teaching
was in the exclusive hands of the Wye family. Prior to 1872 the
National School was in the Workhouse.

4. METHODIST CHAPEL: Built in 1894 of Corrugated Iron at a cost

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ofjust under £140 at purely local expense. The Chapel Committee
in Manchester had wanted brick, so refused a loan. This Wesleyan
foundation followed that of the Primitive Methodists, who had
already erected a wooden chapel in 1868 in Dering Road,
demolished 1951 as a private house.

. OLD ENGLAND'S HOLE: An old tradition states that the last stand

of the Britons against Caesar's invasion with the 7"‘ legion in 54BC
took place here, after their flight from defeat on Barham Downs.
Roman burials have been found in Boume Park, and in 1771 more
than 100 tumuli were recorded in the adjacent field. The Hole is
probably no more than an old chalk quarry, though.

6. BRIDGE PLACE: Built in mid-17"‘ century by Sir Arnold Braems,

first head of Dover Harbour Board. It was originally the largest
housegfi east Kent, other than Chilham Castle, but was partly
demolished by John Taylor of Bifrons in 1709, leaving only four of
the original nine bays.

7. ST. PETER'S CHURCH: The church was traditionally viewed as a

chapel to St Mary's, Patrixbourne (Bridge is not mentioned in
Domesday Book). It retains some Norman features (in the West
door. for instance), but was largely rebuilt by Scott in 1859-61
through the generosity of Mrs Gregory of Bridge Hill House. It has
three bells.

. PLOUGH AND HARROW: Built in 1692, originally as two

dwelling houses, converted into a malthouse 1782-89. It became an
alehouse in 1832, known by 1860's by its present name. To the rear
the former headquarters of Bridge Fire Brigade (since ca 1907),
established by Marchioness Conyngham, and garage for the Engine.
The funeral of fireman J Fenn in 1910 attracted 5000 mourners.

9. THE BRIDGE: The reason for the village's existence, it marks the

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village centre. It is the first river crossing out of Dover, about half a
day's march away. and provides a convenient stopping point. The
core of the present bridge consists of a double arch, built in the
mid-18"‘ century, still visible from the river-bed. There was a water-
splash on the NE side until the mid-20"‘ century.

BRIDGE FARM: Or ‘Daddy Fagg's Farm‘, after its most recent
owner, was a 15"‘ century tvhgiohcd Wealden hallhouse, demolished
in 1962 for the sake of housing development (Western Avenue
Estate on three fields). Possibly the oldest vernacular building in
Bridge. it was replaced by a Neo-Georgian terrace. Other possible
15"‘ century houses: Nos. 33 &49 High St. Q (4 .13“ (_,,.,.., _

. ‘THE SHIP INN‘: Also late 15"‘ century timber frame house with

brick infrlling. In the 19"‘ century a row of four cottages (‘Primrose
Alley‘). converted in mid-20"‘ century. There is a oast inside the
pink-washed portion.

. ALEXANDRA HOUSE: No. 38, built 1830. At the turn of the

century was a private girls‘ school, run by Miss E Williams. It later
became apartments, and was for a while in WWII a laundry (Alfred
Hunt). Has now lost its name.

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VILLAGE HALL: Built by Marchioness Conyngham and originally
know as the Reading Room and extended in 1878. Presented to the
village by the Marquis of Conyngham on the coming of age of his
son (1891) ('2?)

BRIDGE UNION WORKHOUSE: Hence Union Road. The Union
served 22 parishes around Canterbury. Built in 1835 at a cost of
£4376 by TF Cozens of Canterbury, the house was ready for its first
inmates within 9 months (February 1836). It was designed to house
200. South side: women and boys under 13, North side, men.
Became a home for the elderly in 1934, converted to individual
dwellings in 1982, when the New Close by the new school was
opened.

. DR HUNTER'S: Now No. 24, Rosedale Villa. 18"‘ century timber

framehouse, hung with mathematical tiles to resemble brick. Roger
Hunter practised from here from 1939-1970 (surgery at the side),
having bought the practice and the house from his predecessor
Arthur Wilson, who came in 1906 and who was in his turn like his
predecessors M0 to the Union. Both were graduates of Trinity
College Dublin. In 1970 the surgery was moved to Green Court by
Dr Russell.

THE POST OFFICE: From which Lord Kitchener sent his first
dispatches at the start of WWI. But the Post Office has been
variously located: in 1823 at the White Horse; in 1873 in a cottage
near the newsagent, perhaps No. 72, in 1896 at Mr Perry's grocers
(now Skippers restaurant), in 1955 at Mr Roberts‘. Only since then
in the present location.

DERING ROAD: Named after Col. Cholmeley Dering, younger
brother of Sir Edward Dering of Surrenden Dering. He raised a
cavalry regiment in East Kent in 1794, which served with
distinction in Ireland in the rebellion of 1798, but was disbanded in
1800. Dering bought Howletts in 1799, sold in 1816 to George
Gipps. The steepness of the road is a consequence of the grading of
the main road to facilitate traffic in 1829. Here were also the
coffrnmaker and another alehouse. [Why Aunt Betsy?]

CONYNGHAM LANE: Formerly Laundry Lane. when the only
buildings comprised the laundry to Bifrons at the far end. The road
also gave access to Bridge from Bifrons. The old brick gateway just
above the road is a relic of Olivers (?). a mansion demolished
between the wars (?).

THE FORGE: Conveniently adjacent to the posting house, where
horses would be changed. One of two former smithies.

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ALBANY TERRACE: Early 19"‘ century, erected to house Dover
customs officials ('2). Notable resident ofNo. 15 Mr C Wills, baker.
the Grand Old Man ofBridge. secretary of Fire Brigade.  

THE WHITE HORSE: The Posting House, though Bridge is only
half a stage from Dover. 18"‘ century exterior, with late mediaeval
core. Early 16"‘ century inscription on fireplace lintel. The house is
visible in Schellinks‘ 1661 drawing of the High Street. Cathedral
archives record brawl here involving Christopher Applegate, a
Marlowe contemporary. First meeting of workhouse guardians
here, 22 April 1835.

RIVER HOUSE: Or Riverside House. Mid-late 18"‘ century..
Formerly residence of TL Collard, auctioneer & Valuer, Clerk to the
Board of Guardians. Auctioned at the Red Lion in 1904, failed to
sell at £380. Subsequently a Temperance Hotel.

: THE RED LION: Built in 1593 around a central chimney core,

called by this name by 1632. Used to have extensive stabling and
carriage business. Housed the fire engine until ca 1904. Note two
inns. one on each side ofthe river for travellers in both directions.

THE NAILBOURNE: The name 'boume‘ indicates that this is an
intermittent stream, only flowing at intervals. Frequently dry. more
so nowadays than formerly, because of increased extraction from
the chalk aquifer, the Nailbourne is yet capable of surprise. It upset
work on Bridge bypass in the 1970's, and ten years later made
Brewery Lane impassable. Time for another flood?

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Bifrons and eventually to provide street lighting to
Bridge in 1906 and then to the rest of the village and
Patrixbourne. Oddly. the coal yard was behind
houses beyond the Old School.

Methodist Chapel Built 1894 of Corrugated Iron at
a cost of just under £140 at purely local expense.
The Chapel Committee in Manchester had wanted
brick. so refused a loan. This Wesleyan foundation
followed that of the Primitive Methodists. who had
already erected a wooden chapel in 1868 in Dering
Road. demolished 1951 as a private house.
Nailbourne The name ’bourne' indicates that this is
an intermittent stream. only flowing at intervals.
Frequently dry. more so nowadays than formerly.
because of increased extraction from the chalk aq-
uifer. the Nailbourne is yet capable of surprise. It
upset work on Bridge bypass in the 1970's. and ten
years later made Brewery Lane impassable. Time
for another flood?

Old England's Hole An old tradition states that the
last stand of the Britons against Caesar's invasion
with the 7"‘ legion in 54BC took place here. after
their flight from defeat on Barham Downs. Roman
burials have been found in Bourne Park. and in 1771
more than 100 tumuli were recorded in the adjacent
field. The Hole is probably no more than an old
chalk quarry. though.

Old School Built in 1872. was superseded by the
new school in Conyngham Lane in January 1971.
From 1871 to 1911 teaching was in the exclusive
hands of the Wye family. Prior to 1872 the National
School was in the Workhouse.

Plough And Harrow Built in 1692. originally as two
dwelling houses. converted into a malthouse 1782-89.
It became an alehouse in 1832. known
by 1860's by its present name. To the
rear the former headquarters of
Bridge Fire Brigade (since ca
1907). established by Marchion-
ess Conyngham. and garage for
the Engine. The funeral of fireman J’ Fenn in 1910 at-
tracted 5000 mourners.

Post Office From which Lord Kitchener sent his
first dispatches at the start of WWI. But the Post
Office has been variously located: in 1823 at the
White Horse: in 1873 in a cottage near the news-
agent. perhaps No. 72. in 1896 at Mr Perry's grocers
(now Skippers restaurant). in 1955 at Mr Roberts’.
Only since then in the present location.

Red Lion Inn Built in 1593 around a
central chimney core. called by
this name by 1632. Used to have 5‘
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until ca 1904. Note two inns. one on each side of the river for
travellers in both directions.

'Ship Inn’ Also late 15"‘ century timber frame house with
brick infilling. In the 19"‘ century a row of four cottages
('Primrose Alley’). converted in mid-20'“ century.
There is a oast inside the pink-washed portion.
St. Peter's Church The church was traditionally
viewed as a chapel to St Mary's. Patriar-
bourne (Bridge is not mentioned in Domes-
day Book). It retains some Norman features
(in the West door. for instance). but was
largely rebuilt by Scott in 1859-61 through the generosity of
Mrs Gregory of Bridge Hill House. It has three bells.
‘Temperance Hotel‘ New River House. Mid-late 18"‘ cen-
tury.. Formerly residence of TI. Collard. auctioneer at valuer.
Clerk to the Board of Guardians. Auctioned at the Red Lion

 
   

in 1904. failed to sell at £380. Subsequently a Temperance .

Hotel.

The bridge The reason for the village's existence. it marks
the village centre. It is the first river crossing out of Dover,
about half a day's march away. and provides a convenient
stopping point. The core of the present bridge consists of a
double arch. built in the mid-18"‘ century. still visible from

the river-bed. There was a water-splash on the NE side until .

the mid-20"‘ century.

'The Union’ - Bridge Union Workhouse. Hence Union Road.
The Union served 22 parishes around Canterbury. Built in
1835 at a cost of £4376 by TF Cozens of Canterbury. the
house was ready for its first inmates within 9 months
(February 1836). It was designed to house 200. South side
women and boys under 13. North side. men. Became a home
for the elderly in 1934. converted to individual dwellings in
1982. when the New Close by the new school was opened.

Village Hall Built by Marchioness Conyngham and origi- *

nally know as the Reading Room and extended in 1878. Pre-

sented to the village by the Marquis of Conyngham on the ‘

coming of age of his son (1891) (P?)

White Horse Inn The Posting House. though Bridge is only
half a stage from Dover. 18*“ century exterior. with late me-
diaeval core. Early 16*‘ century inscription on fire-

   

place lintel. The house is visible in Schol-
links’ 1661 draw- ing of the High
Street. Cathedral archives record

brawl here involv-
plegate. a Mar- lowe contemporary.
First meeting of workhouse guardians here. 22 April 1835.

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Albany Terrace Early 19* century. erected to house Dover
customs officials (P). Notable resident of No. 15 Mr C Wills.
baker. the Grand Old Man of Bridge. secretary of Fire
Brigade.
Aunt Betsy's Lane - Daring Road Named after Col. Chol-
meley Dering. younger brother of Sir Edward Daring of
Surrenden Dering. He raised a cavalry regiment in East
Kent in 1794. which served with distinction in Ireland in
the rebellion of 1798. but was disbanded in 1800. Daring
bought Howletts in 1799. sold in 1816 to George Gipps. The
steepness of the road is a consequence of the grading of
the main road to facilitate traffic in 1829. Here were also
the coffinmaker and another alehouse. Why Aunt Betsy?
Bifrons Sadly demolished immediately postwar. was the
most significant house for Bridge. Originally built by John
; . * Bargrave in 1634. with two wings.
, as the name implies. it was re-
built in contemporary style in
‘ » g the 1770's by Edward Taylor
, """"'""‘°"”""L":"  and sold in 1820 to Marchion-
ess Conyngham. a favourite of George W and notable
benefactress to the village ‘fat. handsome. kindly. shrewd
and extremely fond of jewels‘.
Bridge Place Built in mid-17"‘ century by Sir Arnold
Braems. first head of Dover harbour Board. It was origi-
nally the largest house in east Kent. other than Chilham
Castle. but was partly demolished by John Taylor of Bi-
frons in 1709. leaving only four of the original nine bays.
Conyngham Lane Formerly Laundry Lane. when the only
buildings comprised the laundry to Bifrons. The road also
gave access to Bridge from Bifrons. The old brick gate-
way just above the road is a relic of Olivers. a mansion
demolished between the wars.
‘Daddy Pagg’s Farm‘ Named after its most recent owner.
was a 15"‘ century thatched Wealden hallhouse. demol-
ished in 1962 for the sake of housing develop- ‘ -
ment (Western Avenue Estate on three 
fields). Possibly the oldest vernacular I  ‘
building in Bridge. it was replaced by a J . ' j ' :-
Neo-Georgian terrace. Other possible ‘  ' "
15"‘ century houses Nos. 53 £49 High St.  D
Dr Hunter's House New No. 24. Rosedale Villa. 18* cen-
tury timber framehouse. hung with mathematical tiles to
resemble brick. Roger Hunter practised from here from
1939-1970 (surgery at the side). having bought the practice
and the house from his predecessor Arthur Wilson. who
came in 1906 and who was in his turn like his predeces-
sors MO to the Union. Both were graduates of Trinity Col-
lege Dublin. In 1970 the surgery was moved to Green Court
by Dr Russell.
‘Forge’ Conveniently adjacent to the posting house. where
horses would be changed. One of two former smithies.
‘Gas Works’ Erected by Marchioness Conyngham in 1859
on land behind the present ‘High Beech‘ to supply gas to

    
 
   

    
   
   


1. Bifrons Sadly demolished immediately postwar. was the most
' significant house for Bridge. Originally built by

" — John Bargrave in 1634, with two wings. as the

 name implies. it was rebuilt in contemporary

’ "" ' -ss style in the 1770's by Edward Taylor and sold
in 1820 to Marchioness Conyngham. a favourite of George IV
and notable benefactress to the village ’fat. handsome, kindly,
shrewd and extremely fond of jewels‘.

2. ‘Gas Works’ Erected by Marchioness Conyngham in 1859 on
land behind the present ‘High Beech’ to supply gas to Bifrons
and eventually to provide street lighting to Bridge in 1906 and
then to the rest of the village and Patrixbourne. Oddly. the coal
yard was behind houses beyond the Old School.

3. Old School Built in 1872, was superseded by the new school
in Conyngham Lane in Ianuary 1971. From 1871 to 1911
teaching was in the exclusive hands of the Wye family. Prior to
1872 the National School was in the Workhouse.

4. Methodist Chapel Built in 1894 of Corrugated Iron at a cost
of just under £140 at purely local expense. The Chapel Com-
mittee in Manchester had wanted brick. so refused a loan. This
Wesleyan foundation followed that of the Primitive Methodists,
who had already erected a wooden chapel in 1868 in Dering
Road, demolished 1951 as a private house.

5. Old England's Hole An old tradition states that the last stand
of the Britons against Caesar's invasion with the 7“‘ legion in
5-’lBC took place here. after their flight from defeat on Barham
Downs. Roman burials have been found in Bourne Park, and in
1771 more than 100 tumuli were recorded in the adjacent field.
The Hole is probably no more than an old chalk quarry. though.

6. Bridge Place Built in mid-17”‘ century by Sir Arnold Braems.
first head of Dover harbour Board. It was originally the largest
house in east Kent. other than Chilham Castle, but was partly
demolished by Iohn Taylor of Bifrons in 1709. leaving only four
of the original nine bays.

7. St Peter's Church The church was traditionally
viewed as a chapel to St Mary's, Patrixbourne (Bridge is
mentioned in Domesday Book). It retains some Nor-
man features (in the West door, for instance). but
was largely rebuilt by Scott in 1859-61 through
the generosity of Mrs Gregory of Bridge Hill
House. It has three bells.

8. Plough And Harrow Built in 1692, originally as two dwelling
houses, converted into a malthouse 1782-89. It became an ale-
house in 1832. known by 1860‘s by its present name. To the

-rear the former headquarters of Bridge Fire Bri-

gade (since ca 1907). established by Marchion-

ess Conyngham, and garage for the Engine. The
funeral of fireman I Fenn in 1910 attracted

5000 mourners.

9. The bridge The reason for the village's existence. it marks the
village centre. It is the first river crossing out of Dover, about
half a days march away, and provides a convenient stopping
point. The core of the present bridge consists of a double arch,
built in the mid-18"" century, still visible from the river-bed.
There was a water-splash on the NE side until the mid-20”" cen-
tury.

10. ‘Daddy Fagg’s Farm’ Named after its most re-
cent owner, was a 15”‘ century idea-had Weal- __ 
den hallhouse, demolished in 1962 for the sake  ' ” If
of housing development G/Vestern Avenue Estate ‘ l I
on three fields). Possibly the oldest vemacular
building in Bridge, it was replaced by a Neo-Georgian terrace.
Other possible 15"‘ century houses Nos. 33 &-'19 High St.

1 1. ‘Ship Inn’ Also late 15"‘ century timber frame house with brick
iniilling. In the 19”‘ century a row of four cottages (‘Primrose Al-
ley’), converted in mid-20”‘ century. There is a oast inside the
pink-washed portion.

12. ‘Alexandra House Built 1830. At the turn of the century was
a private girls‘ school. run by Miss E Williams. It later became
apartments, and was for a while in WWII a laundry (Alfred

 
  

 
 
 
 
 

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13. Village Hall Built by Marchioness Conyngham and originally
know as the Reading Room and extended in 1878. Presented to the
village by the Marquis of Conyngham on the coming of age of his
son (1891) (T?)

14. ‘The Union’ - Bridge Union Workhouse. Hence Union Road.
The Union served 22 parishes around Canterbury. Built in 1835 at
a cost of 534376 by TF Cozens of Canterbury. the house was ready
for its first inmates within 9 months (February 1836). It was de-
signed to house 200. South side women and boys under 13, North
side, men. Became a home for the elderly in 1934, converted to in-
dividual dwellings in 1982, when the New Close by the new school
was opened.

13. Aunt Betsy’s Lane - Dering Road Named after Col. Cholmeley
Dering. younger brother of Sir Edward Dexing of Surrenden Dering.
He raised a cavalry regiment in East Kent in 1794, which served
with distinction in Ireland in the rebellion of 1798, but was dis-
banded in 1800. Dering bought Howletts in 1799. sold in 1816 to
George Gipps. The steepness of the road is a consequence of the
grading of the main road to facilitate traffic in 1829. Here were also
the coffrnmaker and another alehouse. [Why Aunt Betsy?]

16. Conyngham Lane Formerly Laundry Lane, when the only build-
ings comprised the laundry to Bifrons at the far end. The road also
gave access to Bridge from Bifrons. The old brick gateway just above
the road is a relic of Olivers (?), a mansion demolished between the
wars (9).

17. Post Office From which Lord Kitchener sent his first dispatches
at the start of WWI. But the Post Office has been variously located
in 1823 at the White Horse: in 1873 in a cottage near the news-
agent. perhaps No. 72. in 1896 at Mr Perry's grocers (now Skippers
restaurant), in 1935 at Mr Roberts‘. Only since then in the present
location.

18. Dr Hunter's House New No. 24, Rosedale Villa. 18"‘ century
timber framehouse. hung with mathematical tiles to resemble brick.
Roger Hunter practised from here from 1939-1970 (surgery at the
side). having bought the practice and the house from his predeces-
sor Arthur Wilson, who came in 1906 and who was in his turn like
his predecessors M0 to the Union. Both were graduates of Trinity
College Dublin. In 1970 the surgery was moved to Green Court by
Dr Russell.

19. Albany Terrace Early 19"‘ century, erected to house Dover cus-
toms officials (.7). Notable resident of No. 15 Mr C Wills. baker,
the Grand Old Man of Bridge, secretary of Fire Brigade.

20. ‘Forge’ Conveniently adjacent to the posting house, where horses
would be changed. One of two former smithies.

21. White Horse Inn The Posting House, though Bridge is only half
a stage from Dover. 18” century exterior, with late mediaeval core.
Early 16* century inscription on fireplace lintel.
The house is visible in Schellinks' 1661 drawing of
the High Street. Cathedral archives record brawl
here involving Christopher Applegate, a Marlowe
contemporary. First meeting of workhouse guardi-
ans here, 22 April 1835.

22. ‘Temperance Hotel’ Now River House. Mid-late 18* century..
Formerly residence of T L Collard. auctioneer St Valuer, Clerk to
the Board of Guardians. Auctioned at the Red Lion in 1904. failed
to sell at £380. Subsequently a Temperance Hotel.

23. Red Lion Inn Built in 1593 around a central chimney core, called
by this name by 1632. Used to have extensive stabling and carriage

business. Housed the fire engine until ca 1904.
Note two inns, one on each side of the river for
travellers in both directions.
-- 24. Nailboume The name 'boume' indicates that
this is an intermittent stream, only flowing at intervals. Frequently
dry, more so nowadays than formerly, because of increased extrac-
tion from the chalk aquifer, the Nailbourne is yet capable of sur-
prise. It upset work on Bridge bypass in the 1970's. and ten years
later made Brewery Lane impassable. Time for another flood?

 

  

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1. 'Bif-rons’ In 1933. when we (the Lemar family)
- came to live in Old Mill House. Un-

‘ 1 ion Road, Bridge. we had relations

s-mt working at The Union. Union Road.

2. 'Gas Works‘ My Aunt and Uncle (Mr. and
Mrs. Len Lemar) held the posts of Porter and
Porteress. and their living accommodation
was on the left-hand side of the main en-
trance (now made into two flats).

3. Old School They had two daughters (our
cousins). so as children we were often in The
Union. This gave us an insight into life that
we would not otherwise have known about.

4. Methodist Chapel We spent many hours in
the laundry. the chapel. the kitchen. and on
the wards. doing little jobs when we could.

5. Old England's Hole We talked frequently to
the men and women who had to live there: we
knew them all by name. In those days. some
who lived in the Union. or the Institution. as it
was often referred to. were only in their
twenties and thirties.

6. Bridge Place In addition there were the eld-

erly. infirm and mentally retarded. Some

women had their babies with them. I can re-

member .

. _ St Peter's Church The building was de-
_‘ molished in 1976. and later. houses were
‘ built on the site. now Mount Charles
Walk. The Union gardens were even-
tually
8. Plough & I-Iarrow During the early years.

The Master and Matron of The Union were

Mr. and Mrs. P. Honney and their living ac-

commodation was on the right-hand side of

the main entrance and above the archway.

9. The bridge Among the many and varied du-
ties my Aunt and Uncle did. is one that I al-
ways remember vividlyhad arrived. and fi-
nally. of course. time for bed.

10. ‘Daddy Pagg’s Farm’ The Board of Gover-
nors held a meeting every month on the prem-
ises. During those years I never thought that
one day I would work at The Union.

11. ‘Ship Inn’ After working for The Bishop

of Dover (Bishop Rose) and his wife.
at St. Martin s Priory. . I came to
|. work at The Union in 1947. as The

Matron s Maid.

12. Alexandra I-Iouse The Matron then was
Miss Eborn and I worked for her for ten
years. until she retired and returned to live in
her home town of Dover.

   

 
  
 

 

13. Village Hall During my time at The Union
(later to be named The Close). I worked for seven
Matrons. Sometimes my work took on a differ-
ent role as some of the Matrons had families.
and then I had the children to look after as well.

14. ’The Union’ During the time that Mrs. D. Up-
ton (later to become Mrs. I-Iolway) was Matron
there was talk of The Union / The Close being
closed. the people of Bridge. wanted the home
to move into Canterbury.

15. Dr Hunter's The campaign and everyone s ef-

forts to prevent the move were suc-

cessful. The Close was converted into
houses/flats and The New Close was
built in Conyngham Lane. Bridge.

16. Post Office We all moved to The New Close in
1982 and here. men and women were able to live
side by side and were not segregated as in the
old days.side by side and were not segregated
as in the old days.

17. ‘Aunt Betsy's lane’ I retired from The New
Close in June 1985. having worked for The Kent
County Council. at The Union/ The Close/The
new Close. for thirty eight and a half years.

18. ‘Laundry Lane’ I remained a Committee Mem-
ber for The New Close Amenity hand until the
middle of 1997.

19. ‘Forge’. . time for breakfast. lunch and tea
(even between the courses). also. to signify that
the Doctor

20. Albany Terrace Matron became an active
FT? campaigner to keep the home in

 Bridge. None of the staff or the
llllllllllmmlll residents. or in fact

21. White I-Iorse Inn The women lived on the left-
hand side and the men on the right-hand side of
the building.

22. ‘Temperance Hotel’ vagrants being brought to
The Union. being cleaned and bathed by my Un-
cle. and given food

23. Red Lion Inn sold and Churchill I-Iouse and
Churchill Close In those days. some who lived in
the Union. or the Institution. as it was often re-
ferred to. were are built where the gardens
once were.

24. Nailbourne St. Martin s I-Iill. Canterbury. as
I-Iouse Maid and then Parlour Maid. for five
and a half yearsln those days. some who lived
in the Union. or the Institution. as it was often
referred to. were

Thanks to The White I-Iorse Inn. Bridge,
for providing sponsorship for this guide