Sharp Eyes Succeed Again

This old photograph which appeared in the last issue was recognised by many members as Charing church, barn and Archbishop’s Palace from the rear view. Thank you, amongst others, to John Moon, Tim Baines Smith, Bryan Goldsmith and John Physick for your information. There has been much debate over the age of the photograph, with estimates ranging from the 1890s to the 1930s based on the height of the trees, the position of the haystacks, when the flagpole was erected, even the existence of the washing lines which apparently were gone by the time of the 1st world war. The definitive answer as to date is still missing!

Do you have an old photo which you believe to be of local origin but can’t identify? Reproduction in the Newsletter may lead to other KAS members, with their wide knowledge, being able to help. Images can be emailed to the Editor or posted with an accompanying SAE for their safe return.

Charing