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Westbere Heritage Trail
Researched and written by Westbere Preservation SocietyPublished in 2006.Price: £10.00 This A4 size softback book records in full colour and on high quality paper the many and varied aspects of Westbere’s heritage from its Bronze Age occupation to its 21st century industries. The book’s 80 pages contain more than 120 photographs and 40 more maps, charts and original drawings. |
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After an introduction, which sets the scene, the book contains chapters which describe –
The 3Rs – Westbere’s river, road and rail links
An Architectural Journey –the 14th century church, the hall houses and a cottage orne
Social Snapshots – from 1086 to 2005 with 3 population charts and a 2005 census
Euphrasie Barbier – the foundress of the convent in Westbere
A Great Benefactor – Westbere resident - Francis George Shirecliffe Parker
Westbere Village Album Quilt – made by villagers and hanging in the Village Hall
All Saints Church – the church 600 years ago and interesting features of the 21st century
Westbere Traditions – Beating the Bounds, Carols on the Green and Westbere Charities
Westbere Village Trail – a walk through the village highlighting 14 buildings of interest
Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn – its origins, exterior features and changes through the years
Industry Today – quarry, vehicle testing, recycling and the International Business Park
The Oaks – the families of Haydon (daffodils) and Warren (Boer War General)
The Natural Year – 19 cameos reflecting Westbere’s rich and diverse natural history
Westbere’s Weather – rainfall and temperature charts for 2001-2005
The Lakes – origins of the Westbere’s two lakes, bird ringing, rowing, sailing and fishing
Archaeology – Westbere’s early history with pictures of some spectacular jewellery finds
Churchyard Monuments – a description of 10 of the monuments in the two churchyards
Church Silver – showing pieces housed in the Cathedral Treasury and in Westbere Church
Art and Photographic Competitions – winning entries from Westbere’s villagers
Westbere Village Preservation Society – its history and objectives
The Westbere Heritage Trail project involved more than 80 villagers and more than 20 of their friends and interested local authorities, well over 5000 hours of original work being recorded over the life of the initiative.
This book should appeal to anyone who has lived in or visited Westbere or who has an interest in the heritage of a small Kentish village.