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Finding A Fairy | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. William Arthur Cadby, who shot all the photographs for the book, was best-known for his photographs of the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland and also his sympathetic portrayals of childhood. He was born in Hampstead during 1864 and was the son of a pianoforte maker. Carine was from Brighton and the daughter of a captain in the 9. Finding a Fairy’ is a charming book of fantasy and childhood. Mrs Carine Cadby...Carine ...

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World War Two | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Platt Parish During World War Two. Air Raids and Bombing. As early as September 1936 the parish council had discussed precautions that were to be taken in the event of an air raid, and by 1938 the village had its own Air Raid Warden. Platt Primary School built a shelter in early 1941 that could accommodate fifty children, and who would all be supplied with gas masks in the event of an attack. It wasn’t just bombs t...

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Vintage Postcards | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Vintage Postcards of Platt Parish. Image courtesy of Andrew Ashbee" data-envira-retina=" data-thumbnail=" itemprop="contentUrl". Image courtesy of Andrew Ashbee" alt="Platt National School" title="Platt National School Image courtesy of Andrew Ashbee" itemprop="thumbnailUrl" srcset="http:/ plattwarmemorial.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/platt 12-600x400 c.jpg 2x" /. Image courtesy of Andrew Ashbee" alt="Platt Prima...

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Rev. John Brand (1855 – 1922) | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Rev John Brand (1855 – 1922). On the day the Memorial Hall was officially opened, the Rev. Brand sent the following letter to the Hall Committee:. The Late Rev John Brand. Vicar of Platt for 15 Years. Kent Messenger 23 December 1922. Bishop’s Eloquent Tribute To The Late Rev. John Brand. Concluding, the Bishop said he trusted that this service was the beginning of a long incumbency, one which year by year would fin...

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1918 Platt Ward Electoral Roll | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. 1918 Platt Ward Electoral Roll. From 15 October 1918 registers were compiled twice a year and those from the parish who were absent from home due to military engagements were included on a separate list. At the end of the polling district, which is often referred to as the ‘ Absent Voters’ List. 8216; We have transcribed these lists from 1918 and 1919, both of which can be accessed under the WW1 menu option. Lady L...

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 – 1918 | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 – 1918. Around 200 men from Platt Parish are known to have served in uniform between 1914 and 1918. We are currently compiling a list of names featuring all men who fought in the war. If you are related to anyone below, or know of any other men you think should be listed on this page we would be grateful to hear from you. Crouch, Boro' Green. Railway Cottages, Wrotham Heath. Ivy Cottage, ...

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Leonard George Hollebon (1932 – 1951) | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Pte Leonard George Hollebon (1932 – 1951). He had been on National Service when he was conscripted into the West Kents and sailed with the regiment’s one remaining battalion for Malaya in February 1951. The operational area in which Leonard would find himself consisted of thick jungle and a few rubber estates and tin mines that stretched 70 miles northwards about 11 miles north of Kuala Lumpur. February 16, 2017.

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The Bombing of Wrotham Heath | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. The Bombing of Wrotham Heath and the Royal Oak Pub. A number of locals had gone to the Royal Oak pub, where a darts match commenced and others were seated about the bar area, indulging in a pint and some good conversation. In the kitchen, Harriet Fread. The eighty-year-old mother-in-law of Jack Swift, the licensee of the pub, was busy making sandwiches with the kitchen maids Margaret Breeds. And Mary Ann Fisher.

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Henry George Murphy (1884 – 1939) | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Henry George Murphy (1884 – 1939). Henry George Murphy was born on 27. October 1884 at Birchington on Sea Kent. He was familiarly known throughout his life as ‘Harry’. His father Henry who was a groom and horseman had married his mother Mary Hamlin of Birchington in 1882. From this accidental meeting a friendship bloomed which resulted, four years later, in Wilson asking his mother’s and HGM’s school’s permission t...

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Bookings | Platt War Memorial

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Platt Parish Soldiers 1914 1918. Rev John Brand (1855 1922). The Bombing of Wrotham Heath. Book Platt Memorial Hall. To book the Platt Memorial Hall please email bookings@plattmemorialhall.org. Or contact Barry Baker on: 01732 882518. To see the bookings diary please visit the diary page link. Platt Memorial Hall New Website. February 16, 2017. Final Day of The Somme. November 18, 2016. November 13, 2016. November 5, 2016. Platt War Memorial Names. John Walter Leonard Broad. Charles George Robert Moll.