Detail
| Title ID | 1123 | Collection ID | 46 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Lenham (A Kentish Village) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date | [ca. 1936] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Collection | Barnes Brothers | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Theme | Rural Life | ||||||||||||||||||
| Keywords | Buildings Local History Rural Areas Villages | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Format | Black & White Silent | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 4 min. 50 sec. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Copyright & Access | Copyright restrictions apply, contact Screen Archive South East for details | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary
This amateur film with intertitles tours the quiet rural village of Lenham, highlighting its historical landmarks.
Description
The film starts in the heart of Lenham, at its historic market square. The quiet square is bordered by Tudor buildings, including The Old Chequers and The Dog and Bear Hotel. Tudor buildings are present throughout the entire village - The Old Forge is one of the oldest houses still standing. Images of Court Lodge Farm's tithe barn, St Mary's Church and the River Len complete this tour of Lenham.
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