Over
6000 V1 (the V standing for Vergeltungswaffe or 'Reprisal
Weapon') rockets (Doodlebugs) were launched on England during
the last months of the war, most of them heading for London
many dropping short in Kent "bomb alley" causing
over 5,000 deaths and injuring over 16,000 people.
The
aims of the society are primarily to promote, encourage and co-ordinate
research into the history of the Eden Valley and to provide a platform
for talks and discussion.
There are various opportunities for participation in the activities
of the society - ranging from aid with research, exhibitions and
committee work, the transcription of old records, word processing,
contribution to the newsletter and booklets and even serving the
refreshments at the meetings.
A
celebration of Edenbridge Town Council
1895 - 1995
The
society publishes various booklets from time to time devoted to
local history and also issues newsletters to members twice a year.
Annual
subscription: £5.00
Visitors: £1.00
Under 18 Free
The
meetings will be held at the W.I.Hall,
Station Road, Edenbridge on either the first or second Thursday
during
the winter season, at 8.15pm.
If you wish to become a member of the Edenbridge & District
Historical Society please email curator@evmt.org.uk
