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Background imageKent Life Collection: Horse trick riding in Eynsford, Kent. Hanging from the stirrup and picking an

Horse trick riding in Eynsford, Kent. Hanging from the stirrup and picking an object from the floor. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Troops stop to eat and feed their animals

Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Troops stop to eat and feed their animals. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: Folk dancing in Orpington, Kent. 1934 dance / dancing / party season / celebration

Folk dancing in Orpington, Kent. 1934 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageKent Life Collection: Hop Kilns in Kent. 1935

Hop Kilns in Kent. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: A general view of the site where excavation is under way to dig up a Roman villa

A general view of the site where excavation is under way to dig up a Roman villa in Cray Valley, Kent. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: Dinner in honour of Mr Frank Clark, retiring Conservative Member of Parliament for

Dinner in honour of Mr Frank Clark, retiring Conservative Member of Parliament for Dartford. 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of

Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 6 May 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: Paying in night at the Rat and Sparrow Club in Eynsford, Kent. Mr Charlie Meadows

Paying in night at the Rat and Sparrow Club in Eynsford, Kent. Mr Charlie Meadows enjoying a pint of beer. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Mr F W Moore at the South Suburban Gas Company show room which has opened in Orpington

Mr F W Moore at the South Suburban Gas Company show room which has opened in Orpington, Kent. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: Mr Carter ( Campbell ). Solicitor from Sidcup in Kent. 15 March 1938

Mr Carter ( Campbell ). Solicitor from Sidcup in Kent. 15 March 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: Sidcup aerial view. 1935

Sidcup aerial view. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: The judging the vegetables at the Days Lane Horticultural Show, Sidcup. ( F P White )

The judging the vegetables at the Days Lane Horticultural Show, Sidcup. ( F P White ). 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: Snow scenes in Chislehurst, Kent. 26 December 1938

Snow scenes in Chislehurst, Kent. 26 December 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: The Bexleyheath Gala Queen, Miss Dorothy Gardner, with her attendees

The Bexleyheath Gala Queen, Miss Dorothy Gardner, with her attendees. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Cairo float. 1939

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Cairo float. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: British actress, Jessie Matthews singing on stage at the opening of the Granada

British actress, Jessie Matthews singing on stage at the opening of the Granada cinema at Welling in Kent. 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: David Griegs birthday party in Farnborough. 1935

David Griegs birthday party in Farnborough. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load

Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load them onto their company Bedford truck in St Mary Cray, Kent. 21 February 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn

An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn. Bar workers Mr Copelin taps and corks two barrels in the celler. 29 March 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Farringtons New Chapel. 1934

Farringtons New Chapel. 1934

Background imageKent Life Collection: Cycling Advertisement for work Mr. P. J. Archer of 321 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, has

Cycling Advertisement for work Mr. P. J. Archer of 321 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, has been out of work so long he thought it high time to do something about it

Background imageKent Life Collection: Improvement work in Erith. 1936

Improvement work in Erith. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: Snow scene in Downe, Kent. Cattle feeding. 1939

Snow scene in Downe, Kent. Cattle feeding. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Bedford trucks belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, in a garage

Bedford trucks belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, in a garage at their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Workers picking forced rhubarb at Dartford, Kent. 13 February 1938

Workers picking forced rhubarb at Dartford, Kent. 13 February 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: Days Lane School Sports day, Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Days Lane School Sports day, Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: A Bedford truck belonging to Pearce Bros Ltd, the fishmongers and poulterers from Sidcup

A Bedford truck belonging to Pearce Bros Ltd, the fishmongers and poulterers from Sidcup, Kent, making a delivery. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: The Worcester Training Ship boat race on the Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. HMS Worcester

The Worcester Training Ship boat race on the Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. HMS Worcester is the training ship for the Thames Nautical Training College. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: 1940 Police squadron at Shooters Hill, Kent, England

1940 Police squadron at Shooters Hill, Kent, England

Background imageKent Life Collection: An elderly gardener admires her giant hollyhock in her cottage garden at Perry Street

An elderly gardener admires her giant hollyhock in her cottage garden at Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: A signed portrait of Winston Churchill taken by John Topham at Chartwell

A signed portrait of Winston Churchill taken by John Topham at Chartwell. 1953

Background imageKent Life Collection: The Long Reach Tavern in Dartford, Kent. 1936

The Long Reach Tavern in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: Old cottages, Lamberhurst. 1937

Old cottages, Lamberhurst. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: Announcing the new King in Dartford. A crowd of people including many schoolboys

Announcing the new King in Dartford. A crowd of people including many schoolboys listen while the Royal Proclamation of the accession of Edward VIII is read out in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Background imageKent Life Collection: A man takes readings at the Root Growth Chamber at the East Malling Research Station 6

A man takes readings at the Root Growth Chamber at the East Malling Research Station 6 October 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: Miss C. Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934

Miss C. Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934
Miss C.Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934

Background imageKent Life Collection: Watercress beds in Farningham. 1935

Watercress beds in Farningham. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: Small children bewildered by it all during the Coronation celebrations at Bexley

Small children bewildered by it all during the Coronation celebrations at Bexley Kent June 1953

Background imageKent Life Collection: Walter James, 4th Baron Northbourne, opens a library in Chislehurst, Kent

Walter James, 4th Baron Northbourne, opens a library in Chislehurst, Kent. 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: A presentation at the London Transport dance in Eynsford, Kent. 1939

A presentation at the London Transport dance in Eynsford, Kent. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Farm worker hoeing a field with his horse in North Cray, Kent. 1939

Farm worker hoeing a field with his horse in North Cray, Kent. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: Pigs being herded onto the back of a G Hales and Sons contractor lorry at Hales Pig

Pigs being herded onto the back of a G Hales and Sons contractor lorry at Hales Pig Farm in Footscray, Kent. 21 June 1937

Background imageKent Life Collection: The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley

The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: The Mottinngham Horticultural Show in Kent. 1938

The Mottinngham Horticultural Show in Kent. 1938

Background imageKent Life Collection: Lamorbey House in Sidcup, Kent, floodlit at night. 1939

Lamorbey House in Sidcup, Kent, floodlit at night. 1939

Background imageKent Life Collection: A lorry tips backwards, spilling its load in Sevenoaks, Kent. 1935

A lorry tips backwards, spilling its load in Sevenoaks, Kent. 1935

Background imageKent Life Collection: Making a shed at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Making a shed at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938



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