In Challock a major change took place when mains water came to the village in the early 30’s. Before that villagers had to rely on rain water or wells which in most cases had to be 2 to 300 feet deep. (From Challock Memories 1920 0nwards by Evelyn McGee)
In 1932 a Soldier, Pte James Collins of the East Kent Regt (The Buffs) made his way up to Challock from Ashford walking. He was was passed by two women and a child in a car. At the top of the hill on the edge of Kings Wood he found them preparing a picnic. His mind snapped and he shot all three of them with his service rifle. He then went on to London in their car. He was subsequently arrested and at his trial was found guilty but insane.
Pictures supplied by Hugh Potter
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Wedding of Harold Marsh to Emily Barton in 1932.
Taken outside the old Village Hall
Around the world in the 1930's.
1930 The planet Pluto was discovered. Sliced bread first appeared. 1931. The statue of Christ on the hilltop in Rio de Janeiro and the Empire State Building in America were completed. 1932 Amelia Earhardt flew solo across the Atlantic and scientists split the atom. 1933 Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany.
1934 Bonnie & Clyde died. Monopoly appeared. 1935 Alcoholics Anonymouse founded. 1936 Hoover dam completed. Edward VIII abdicates. Spanish civil war starts.
In the 1930,s the Kent Messenger published two articles (under the byline DR) about Challock. One was entitled Kent Village that induces longevity. The other Bakers through the centuries. Click here to read some of the interesting facts from these two articles.
(on top of cart)
At the Old Bakery
Fred Hams & Mary Austen in costume for the coronation of King George the V!
Photos by Fred Hams click photos for full size
Garage on the Lees
Queenie Penny on the Lees
Note the building in the background. This is a 1st world war aeroplane hanger owned by Capt Worthington
>>>> Mr & Mrs Fred Hoare
Mr Hoare was a bricklayer and farmer
Photos by Fred Hams click photos for full size
The Halfway House