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- Family History
Family History
The main aim is to help members establish and extend their family trees by collecting collating and reviewing what is known within the family, check sources of information to confirm details. Learn how to develop family research skills using record offices, websites and other specialist sources.
New Members welcome
Contact : Jean Stirk
Meetings : Wednesday, 4th, 10.00 - 12.00
- History of Art
History of Art
The group discusses topics on the history of art from medieval times to the present day. One member of the group does a preservation with slides (presented on a television screen or on Zoom). Then there is discussion about the topic itself, its development, and its influence on later artists and styles.
VacanciesContact: Lynn Mead
Meetings: Tuesday 4th, 10:30 - 12:30
- History of Transport
- Industrial Heritage
We look at the varied Industrial Heritage of the UK, ranging from Winemaking to how cricket balls are made. The first Gasworks in Sevenoaks was half way up Hollybush Lane with coal bought by horse and cart from Swanley. More fascinating secrets to be revealed in the coming months.
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Contact : David Gardner
Meetings : Fridays, 3rd, 14:00 - 16:00 pmSue Christy’s Powerpoint presentation “Industries along the River Darenth”.
Click on the above link to download it
- Industrial History
We cover all aspects of the history of industrial activity from before the start of the industrial Revolution through to recent history, local, national and international subjects are all within our sphere. We research topics and give presentations at meetings. Interest rather than expertise is all that is needed.
Contact : Rob Weighill & Mike Forrester
Meetings : Tuesdays, 2nd, 2.00 - 4.00
# - London Studies 1
This is a well established group that has been running since 2005. We work in pairs to organise visits; the first month is a local meeting to present information on the trip, the second month is a full day visit to London either self guided or with a professional guide.
Contact : Diana Goymer
Meetings : Tuesdays, 3rd, 2 pm
# - London Studies 2
- London Villages
London used to have over 140 separate villages and we are working through the list.
Each group member will choose a subject (person, building, event/s) connected with the village and gives a presentation. The programme for each village will begin with a scene setting talk from one member.
Last year we did and this year we are doing Southwark.Contact: Beryl Mansell
Meetings 3rd Thursday - 14:00 - 16:00
- Military History
- Peace & Conflict Studies
The Peace and Conflict Group embraces a much wider area of interest than just military battles. As we have evolved we have recognised that the background to conflict has much wider consequences which embrace factors such as Politics, Sociology, Economics and Technology, and this leads to a wider view of the effects of conflict and how it shapes the world in which we live.
Our studies to date have included a family connection to the Battle of Trafalgar, the complex background to the current Middle East conflict, Military Intelligence and its impact on technology. For the future will be exploring similar topics.
Contact : Bob Ruffles
Meetings : Otford Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 2nd, 1.30 - 3.30 # - History Through the Ages
History Through the Ages
We look at worldwide historical topics throughout the ages. Each year the group chooses a particular period to work within covering Royalty, literature, technology, political figures and events. Each member of the group chooses a subject and presents it to the group. We have used Zoom during lockdown. (Vacancies)
Contact : Linda Gilbert or Jennifer Ruffles
Meetings : Wednesday, 1st, 10.00 - 12.00
- Taking an Age
The group continues to explore periods of British history, including social, cultural and world affairs. Members of the group take it in turns to give a presentation, usually PowerPoint, on an aspect of the period which interests them.
Contact : David Milman
Meetings : Tuesdays, 2nd & 4th, 2.00 - 4.30 #
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Chevening House