Visual Records Group
Are there any members who have or know of someone who has a photographic collection that would be of interest to the K.A.S.?
We do have large gaps in our collection, for example - from around 1955 to the 1980s there are no photographs or slides of buildings, archaeological excavations, finds, etc. What about your local groups? You must have some!
We are also thinking of starting a K.A.S. Photographic Club to help and train members in Archaeological photography. Any members who feel they are able to help in taking photographs at excavations, building recording, etc. please contact the Visual Records Group.
If enough members come forward, we would also like to undertake projects and arrange photographic outings. For example, we could do with up-to-date photographic records of all Kent villages in the 90s. Also, photographing 'Rectories'. These old buildings are fast disappearing by being turned into private houses, restaurants, or even being pulled down. Also, Victorian Churches, even some of these are being demolished. For example, St. Mary the Virgin, Burham, built in 1881, demolished in 1950. Has anyone any photographs of this building? If so, we would like to see them.
Videos - we have started a local history/archaeological video collection which is available to members. They may be collected from the Museum (Maidstone) on Wednesday (10am - 1pm) and kept for 7/14 days. We have four at the moment. 1. A look at old Snodland., 2. Medieval Churches of Romney Marsh., 3. Time Capsules - No.1. (Four Churches in West Kent), 4. History of Yalding Parish Council 1894-1994.
If any member has any videos or knows of a local history video not on our List, please contact the V.R.G. Should members wish to purchase any of the above videos, please consult the V.R.G. for details.
Some seventeen members have come forward in response to my last note in the K.A.S. January Newsletter for help with the Exhibitions for 1995 and also help in general with the cataloguing.
Iane Foreman for Visual Records Group