Shorham aircraft museum

Shoreham

Shoreham Visit - Friday 10th May 2013

On a brightish and breezy day, over 20 members of BBLHS assembled outside the Shoreham aircraft museum. After an interesting tour of the many war relics, mostly recovered from the area around Shoreham after World War II, we enjoyed some warming refreshments courtesy of the museum curator Geoff Nutkins who opened specially for us.

Then, after lunch in one of the local hostelries, we divided into two groups to tour the village under the expert guidance of Sheila Wilson and Joy Saynorn to whom our sincere thanks for a fascinating tour of this still largely unspoiled village.

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Holly Place.
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Holly Place and the Old Forge.
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The Crown, originally a hall house but much altered.
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April Cottage.
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Door to April Cottage.
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River Darent
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Water House, once rented by artist Samuel Palmer.
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Flint Cottage.
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Bridge over River Darent.
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War Memorial and Cross on the hill.
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Riverside House built in Queen Anne style, once home to a Methodist saddler.
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Ivy Cottage, a late hall house C15th.
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Lych gate to St. Peter and St. Paul church.
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Church tower.
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The church's large timber porch.
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Unusually large rood screen dating to around 1500.
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Rare ostler's box at the Kings Arms.
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Reedbeds House with a large detached kitchen behind.
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Shoreham School, built by local landowner Mr. Mildmay.
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C15th Almshouses.
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