Events at Westerham Hall

The presentation will tell the story of how an original set of glass slides from the explorer and spirtualist leader, Sir Francis Younghusband, a former resident of Westerham, came into the hands of the Westerham Society. He is known for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia, especially the 1904 expedition to Tibet […]

A talk by Jennifer Godfrey, the author of the book SUFFRAGETTES OF KENT, to hear stories of hope, determination, courage and sacrifice of those campaigning for women’s suffrage in Kent. Topics covered will include: a peaceful suffrage pilgrimage, suffrage van tours, militant action in Kent, the previously untold story of a Kent working class maid […]

Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709  to 13 December 1784) English critic, biographer, essayist, poet, and lexicographer, regarded as one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters. Tim Moorey, a professional crossword setter, will tell us about the life and achievements of The Amazing Dr Johnson, who, despite huge personal difficulties, gave the nation its first […]

‘Younghusband and the Chinese Givernment’s Irish Negotiators.’ We are delighted to invite Limpsfield resident, Robin Masefield CBE, speaker and the author of ‘The World Administered by Irishmen’. The talk will largely look at the life of Robert Hart, a vocal critic of Sir Francis Younghusband. Hart rose from being a student interpreter in the UK’s […]

A talk by Alan Ewins, a former lawyer and a guide at Quebec House for the last four years. Alan has a particular interest and knowledge of the Battle of Louisbourg. Given the commemoration of the D-Day Landings and the upcoming Canada Day celebration on 1st July, his talk covers the Siege of Louisbourg in […]

You laughed at him befre and you have the chance to laugh at him again as Joe Mendell presents his famous routines. Introducing Tobacco to Civilisation, The Driving Instructor, Defusing a Bomb, Sailing the USS Codfish, King Kong, Buying a House, Retirement Party and many more. A fitting tribute to the great man who passed […]

We are delighted to welcome back David Taylor-Smith, who last spoke to the Society about his long walk from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. Since then, he has gone on to walk the length of the UK from the Scilly Isles to the top of Shetland and across Northern Ireland, joined by his wife […]

A Talk by Barrie Cull who will tell us about the life of Catherine Hall, an English animal welfare activist. She was a co-founder and the first Treasurer of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. She was also a supporter of the Women’s Police Service and a pioneer of the Homes of Rest […]

Colin Welch co-leads a team that has undetaken many excavations of V1 flying bombs and V2 rockets and the Talk will cover some detail of the weapons and the research into the V weapons offensive in 1944-1945, plus a report on the September 2024 excavation in Westerham. The discovery of a V2 rocket in Westerham […]

A Talk by David Barry, an actor for more than 60 years who began his career at the age of 12 and has worked in plays with Sir Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Paul Schofield. He went on to star as Frankie Abbot in the popular 1970’s sitcoms “Please, Sir” and “Fenn St Gang”. He […]