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The following queries were raised during our recent exhibition "Then and Now":

(1) Does anyone have any information on the Doreen Bird dance school in Dormansland?

(2) When was Dormansland Parish Room built? The building is shown on the 1896 Ordnance Survey map, and "The Story of Dormansland" suggests it may have been built about 1883, around the same time as St John's Church and the Vicarage. Any further information would be welcomed.

(3) Does anyone remember, or know anything about, the button factory near Knight & Butler in Crowhurst Road, Lingfield?

If you are able to help with any of the above, please contact The Webmaster

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The Workers' Educational Association (WEA), in partnership with East Surrey College, is running an "Historians' Workshop" for anyone interested in pursuing their own historical research who wants to discuss their work with others. The course will run for 2 sessions, starting on Tuesday 21st September 2010, between 18.45 and 20.45 at The Home Cottage public house in Redhill. The fee is £20 (£10 for those entitled to fee remission). To book a place, or for more information, phone WEA on 0800 328 1060 (freephone) or visit www.southern.wea.org.uk

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Finally, did you know that Lingfield Library is home to the Hayward Memorial Centre archives, which include a number of local parish registers and censuses on microfiche or microfilm? There is also a variety of other information on local topics, e.g. books, maps, photographs and the "Lingfield Memory Bank" which comprises recordings of local residents' memories. The RH7 History Group provides a steward to assist researchers in using the archives on the first Saturday (10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) and third Thursday (2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.) of each month.

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If you have any local or family history research interests or queries relating to the RH7 area we would be happy to help or post an item on our Bulletin Board.

Please email details to The Webmaster - we look forward to hearing from you.


 

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