DARTFORD HISTORICAL & ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

By Dr Mike Still, Chairman, DHAS

people and not stuffy academics!

Our talks take place in the evening at the Mick Jagger Centre in Shepherds Lane, Dartford, usually on the third Friday of the month, from October until May. Recent subject matters have included work undertaken over the past 50 years by Dartford District Archaeological Group, the history of the Princesses Theatre, Crayford and a magic lantern show about the Thames. Forthcoming talks include ‘The Story of Chislehurst Caves’ in April and ‘Stone House: The City of London Asylum’ in May.

After our talks, members can enjoy refreshments, socialise and make new friends.

Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society is an organisation for anyone interested in local history. We offer a regular programme of talks, an annual newsletter of articles on the local history of our area and coach trips to places of interest further afield. We also set up displays at some local events in Central Park.

We also offer the annual Andrus Award for a piece of work which enhances local history. This can take any form with previous winners including the authors of books and people who have restored buildings!

Our coach trips over the past few years have included visits to places such as Bristol, Avebury, Norwich, Tewkesbury and various National Trust properties.

For further information and details on how to join, please see our brand new website at www. dartfordhistorical.org.uk as well as our newlylaunched Facebook group.

Founded in 1910, we are the oldest local history group in the area and one of the oldest in Kent. However, our members are just normal local