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Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society
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Founded 1920. Reg. Charity 802043.
We meet September-May in the Quaker Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford. Our objective as set out in our constitution is to 'advance the education of the public in local archaeology and history'.

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We've received an enquiry regarding old photos of Sellindge village in Kent, UK. If you have access to photos or know where we could find some, please get in touch ([email protected])! #history #kent #oldphoto #photos #socialhistory
January 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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We have our next meeting on Monday 19th January at 7.30pm. Weather permitting, Dr Kaye Sowden will speak about 'Sir Edward Dering of Pluckley'. This event will not be streamed/recorded.

Visitors/non-members £4 cash on the door - EVERYONE WELCOME! #history #ashford #lecture #talk #event #pluckley
This is the poster for the Monday 19th January 2026 meeting of the Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society where our speaker Dr Kaye Sowden will speak about 'Sir Edward Dering of Pluckley'. Sir Edward lived in the 17th Century and the poster incorporates a manipulated image of him looking out of an ornate window.
January 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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'The History of Pantomime' by David Penny - next Monday's talk at Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society. EVERYONE WELCOME! Entry is £4 cash on the door for visitors/non-members. #ashford #ashfordkent #panto #pantomime #christmasseason #events #event #history #talk #meeting #theatre
This is the poster for the December 2025 meeting of Ashford Archaeological and Historical Society where David Penny will talk about The History of Pantomime. The poster features a photo of David wearing his pantomime dame costume.
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM