KAS Events
Summer Visits
This summer we shall concentrate upon the architectural and literary history of three very different Kentish houses, dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Chevening House
Thursday 4th July
A unique opportunity to appreciate the interior of a building not easily available for public viewing. This is not an official KAS visit; those attending will do so as guests of the Shoreham Historical Society and at a cost of £12.50 per person. Time to be advised.
Restoration House, Rochester
Friday 26th July at 2.30pm
'The most important townhouse historically in Rochester' (John Newman). Essentially 16th century in date, with substantial alterations made to welcome Charles II home in 1660 and chosen by Charles Dickens as Miss Havisham's decrepit residence. Guided tour - £4.50.
Gad's Hill Place, Higham
Sunday 4th August at 2.30pm
Dickens realised his childhood dream when he was able to live here for the last years of his life from 1856 to 1870. The house was built in the late 13th century. Guided tour - £2.50 or with cream tea in the gardens if fine, £5.00.
To attend or for further information on any of these events please contact Joy Saynor, Excursion Secretary, 28 High Street, Shoreham, Sevenoaks TN14 7TD.
Women in Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Society
Saturday 4th May from 10am
You will find details and a booking form inserted into this issue for this joint KAS and Canterbury Christ Church University College conference - an exciting list of speakers and subjects makes this an event not to be missed.
KAS Odyssey Season
Don't miss the last lecture in the KAS Odyssey season - Victor Smith on Kent's Historic Defences from the 14th to the 20th Centuries, on Saturday 1st June at 2.30pm in the Ramsey Lecture Theatre, Christ Church University College, North Holmes Road, Canterbury. Tickets £2 KAS members, £3 non-members, available until 11.30am on the day from the Visitor Information Centre, 34 St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury or on the venue door.
National Archaeology Days
Every year in midsummer, National Archaeology Days take place. Over the weekend of 20th & 21st July, many different venues, units, and museums will be opening their doors to the public and holding special events. What are you planning? The editor would love to hear about any tours, talks, or practical workshops being held around Kent, for inclusion in the Newsletter due out at the beginning of July.
Michael H Peters of Sittingbourne, who can be contacted at Coldharbour Farm, Amage Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5DB. Tel: 01233 813172. Fax: 01233 813475. Email: info@cprekent.org.uk.