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Meopham Local History Posters - from an exhibition held in 1995

3. Jottings 1894 to 1899 Taken from the Meopham Church Monthly To Poster

Each poster measures approx 20in x 30in (52cm x 78 cm) and even at 72dpi each file size varies from 1.5 / 3.5MB
Clicking on the link for the poster above will take you to the poster. You will then have to scroll left and right, and up and down to navigate around the poster. Below is a brief description of the contents of the poster.

Three columns of extracts from The Meopham Church Monthly

Column 1   June 1897  It was agreed to order a new white ensign . . Flag Committee
            September 1899  Front cover of The Meopham Church Monthly
            December 1896  A Plea for Birds,  . . berries for . . 
            January 1897   Christmas Carols
            September 1899  Cricket - "All out in one over"
            September 1895   The Choir Trip to Margate

Column 2
            September 1896   A Place Wanted - for a little girl
            October 1895   The Deodars -  house name changed to Leylands
            September 1894   Mr WICKENS gardener to Mr WHEELWRIGHT wins prizes
            November 1896   The Parish Council - letter complaining about docks and thistles
            January 1896   Soup Kitchen - setting up during winter months for the poor
            May 1896   Soup Kitchen - success of, and recipe

Column 3
             June 1897   Encampment of Militia in Meopham - West Kent Regiment 800 strong
             June 1894   Water-Waste  -  store for rain water for every house and road water to be stored
             June 1896   Want of a Village Hall
                       Parish Council - complaints by residents of Hook Green of odours arising from manure
                       Opening of the Music Room - erected at Mr COGSWELL's expense
             November 1897   Kent Dog Muzzling Order
             June 1899   The game of chess as a form of intellectual exercise

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