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  Goudhurst and Kilndown history
Goudhurst probably began as a clearing in the great forest of Anderida that covered the Weald long ago.
In 1830 there were riots in Goudhurst and elsewhere in the south of England.
In 1870 hop cultivation occupied 72000 acres of England; in 1996 the area was 7700 acres.
www.goudhurst.co.uk /Pages/goudhurst-history1.html   (472 words)

  
 Goudhurst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goudhurst is a village in Kent on the Weald, about 12 miles south of Maidstone.
The Battle of Goudhurst in 1747 led to the end of the Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers.
The Goudhurst Jubilee Book (1935), Goudhurst Coronation Book (1937) and Goudhurst and Kilndown Millenium Book (2001, ISBN 0952782219) contain detailed reminiscences, directories, historical notes, matters of local intelligence and records of celebrations starting from the 1800s and before up to the current time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goudhurst   (415 words)

  
 Bellingham Update - pafg83 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Samuel BELLINGHAM was born on 26 Jun 1796 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Elizabeth BELLINGHAM was born on 11 Aug 1799 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Harriet BELLINGHAM was born on 5 Oct 1802 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
members.tripod.com /bellinghamroot/bellingh/pafg83.htm   (537 words)

  
 Goudhurst Kent - (Smugglers, Iron and Forests) - an English Village (UK)
The Bedgebury estate is one of the oldest in Kent dating from 815AD, lying between Hawkhurst to the east, Flimwell to the south, Kilndown to the west and Goudhurst to the north.
Goudhurst has a few small shops, with the main shopping centres being at Royal Tunbridge Wells 9 miles west, and Cranbrook about 6 miles east.
Goudhurst has magnificent views to the north, west and south across the high weald.
www.villagenet.co.uk /highweald/villages/goudhurst.php   (707 words)

  
 Goudhurst, Kent
Goudhurst is in the south central section of Kent, almost in the middle of that fascinating and beautiful area of England known for centuries as "The Weald of Kent." The Culpepers were one of the leading families, and perhaps the most important landowners, in this bountiful and prosperous land from the 12
Goudhurst consists mostly of large well-built houses, erected on five different roads, uniting near a large pond in the centre of the village: it had formerly a market on Wednesday, and a considerable business in the manufacture of cloth, both which have decayed, but wool-stapling is still carried on to a small extent.
Goudhurst is within the Cranbrook Union, Lower Division of the Lathe of Scray, the Hundreds of Marden and Little Barnfield, and Southern or Ashford Division of the County.
gen.culpepper.com /archives/uk/places/goudhurst.htm   (999 words)

  
 James - pafg58 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Harriett PENFOLD was christened on 28 Dec 1803 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Charles PENFOLD was born on 29 Sep 1809 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Richard PENFOLD was born on 14 Oct 1812 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
members.cox.net /hbrush2/jamesfamily/pafg58.htm   (828 words)

  
 Goudhurst, Kent
Goudhurst, in Kent, probably began as a clearing in the great forest of Anderida that covered the Weald of Kent and Sussex long ago.
Goudhurst is 10 miles east of Tunbridge Wells and 14 miles south of Maidstone.
Goudhurst church tower is open to the public during the summer months.
www.britainexpress.com /counties/kent/az/goudhurst.htm   (699 words)

  
 Goudhurst   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goudhurst is partly in Marden and partly in Cranbrook hundred, in the lathe of Scray.
Goudhurst was formerly one of the clothing towns of the Weald, and had a weekly market.
Old Towns is a resource of 19th century English historical data, extracted and digitized from articles written between 1833 and 1848 which were originally published in 'The Penny Magazine' by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
www.oldtowns.co.uk /Kent/goudhurst.htm   (93 words)

  
 Ancestors of Wilmirth Hortense Brown - pafg20 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
William MERIAM was born in 1511 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Alice HABLETT was born in 1513 in Hadlowe, Kent, England.
James BURGESS was born in 1529 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
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 James - pafg59 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
William PENFOLD [Parents] was christened on 30 Jun 1791 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Mercy PENFOLD [Parents] was christened on 13 Mar 1803 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
John PENFOLD [Parents] was born on 29 Jan 1797 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
members.cox.net /hbrush2/jamesfamily/pafg59.htm   (329 words)

  
 The Bailey Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Henry MERIAM was born in 1513 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Stephen MERIAM was born in 1515 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
She was married to William MERIAM about 1536 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
bailey.aros.net /jsbailey/d138.htm   (1122 words)

  
 Historic Kent - Villages - G   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Smuggling was rife here in the 18th century and the Star and the Eagle pub is said to have a secret passage connecting it to the 14th century church.
But when they came, during the morning of Monday, April 20, 1747, the villagers were ready for them, and beat them off in a pitched battle in which one of the leaders and two others were killed.
Things are quieter in Goudhurst these days, although that is not to say it has not had its explosive moments.
www.historic-kent.co.uk /vill_g.htm   (2987 words)

  
 Little Dodges - holiday cottage for rent in Goudhurst Kent. Garden of England holiday home.
Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Kent, UK Little Dodges is a newly converted detached traditional stable providing a high standard holiday home of spacious two bed ground floor accommodation with many original features.
The picturesque village of Goudhurst is famous for its charm and has a very good range of shops and pubs.
A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking and the balance on or before 8 weeks prior to commencement of the holiday.
www.littledodges.co.uk   (547 words)

  
 Goudhurst Holiday Rental Cottages - Cottage Vacation Rentals - Kent, England
This charming cottage has gorgeous views to the village of Goudhurst in the distance.
Pardon us for considering this our cottage as this is where we stay when we are in Kent.
It's a light and bright cottage that has a large garden with views looking toward Goudhurst and the woods.
www.gtunlimited.com /kentrentalscottages.html   (666 words)

  
 Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery and Equine Clinic - Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2QT - Vets, clinics, clinic, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery is committed to protecting your online privacy while providing you with the most useful and enjoyable Web experience possible.
If you register at Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery, you authorize Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery to use information you provide to personalize the information we deliver to you and to use your demographic information when calculating aggregate customer data.
If you are under the age of 18, you must not provide your name, e-mail address, or any other identifying information without the consent of your parent or guardian, or as otherwise provided for by applicable law.
www.goudhurstvets.co.uk /privacy_policy.php   (508 words)

  
 GOUDHURST ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Goudhurst and surrounding area.
GOUDHURST ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Goudhurst and surrounding area.
Let a good number of agents in Goudhurst know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Goudhurst Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.
Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
www.goudhurst-estateagents.co.uk   (1195 words)

  
 Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites:Goudhurst Station
Further delays meant that it was twelve years before the line was ready for passengers, the first section, from Paddock Wood to Hope Mill for Goudhurst and Lamberhurst opening on 1 October 1892.
The line was single throughout, with passing loops provided at all three intermediate stations, though only Goudhurst had two platforms.
Goudhurst Station during the 'Farewell to Steam' railtour on 13.6.1961
www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/g/goudhurst/index.shtml   (851 words)

  
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Joane MERIAM was born on 11 May 1564 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
Johane MERIAM was born about 1519 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
John MERIAM was born on 16 Nov 1561 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
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 Goudhurst churchyard M.I.'s
Inscriptions in Goudhurst Church 1923 LD Here lyes the body of Benjamin OLLIVE late of London died 26 February 1777 aged 28.
In the churchyard of Warmington are deposited the remains of Amelia Harrison fifth daughter of the Reverend B and Charlotte Harrison who died 7 May 1870 (no age).
In loving memory of Herbert HINDS fourth son of George Hinds of Beechurst Goudhurst born 10 December 1864 Lost in the wreck of the "Drummond Castle" off Ushaut, France 16 June 1896 and buried on the Island of Molène.
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk /Research/Libr/MIs/MIsGoudhurst/01.htm   (17318 words)

  
 school in GOUDHURST » Yell.com
Goudhurst & Kildown C of E Primary School
Map/Directions to Goudhurst & Kildown C of E Primary School (4)
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 Smuggling gangs of East Sussex and their inland bases
The gang suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the citizens of Goudhurst, but the battle proved to be only a temporary setback, and the Hawkhurst men continued to operate in the area — albeit with a lower profile.
The unfortunate citizens of Goudhurst were, it seems, able to do little but comply when the Hawkhurst gang demanded horses, help or just money.
Despite attempts to conceal these plans, news of the Goudhurst group reached Hawkhurst, and the leader of the gang vowed to sack the village of Goudhurst and murder all the inhabitants.
www.smuggling.co.uk /gazetteer_se_16.html   (3580 words)

  
 Goudhurst, United Kingdom
Goudhurst is a nice village on a hilltop which commands fine views of the surrounding countryside.
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www.planetware.com /united-kingdom/goudhurst-gb-k-go.htm   (47 words)

  
 Peterson Family - pafg221 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
He died in 1548 and was buried in 1548.
Richard MERIAM was born about 1489 in of Goudhurst, Kent, England.
John MERIAM [Parents] was born on 16 Nov 1561 in Gondhurst, Kent, England and was christened on 16 Nov 1561 in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
members.fortunecity.com /tuatha1/pafg221.htm   (292 words)

  
 BirdForum - Goudhurst (Kent)
Just thought I'd tell you about a long weekend we spent down in Goudhurst, which is few miles south of Maidstone in Kent over the Whitsun bank holiday in May this year.
There has been a fair bit of talk in recent times wondering where all of the house-sparrows and starlings have gone.
We were staying in a campsite and the noise at approx 03:00 each morning was deafening and woke us up every morning without fail.
www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=8413   (373 words)

  
 George BEARSBY, b: 1813 - Goudhurst, Kent
Born: 14 MAR 1813 - Goudhurst, Kent Marr: AFT.
Born: 15 DEC 1816 - Goudhurst, Kent Marr: BEF.
Born: 12 JUN 1808 - Goudhurst, Kent Marr: BEF.
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 Bethany School Goudhurst Kent Independent Private Boarding UK
In the centre of Goudhurst village take a left turn at the pond.
The simplest route is to go into Goudhurst Village, passing the church.
About a mile after the village of High Halden take the right turn (A262) for Goudhurst and Tunbridge Wells, following the instructions for the journey from Cranbrook once in the village of Goudhurst.
www.bethanyschool.org.uk /location/car.htm   (202 words)

  
 The Star and Eagle in Goudhurst - Pubs In West Kent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dating from the 14th century the site of the current Star and Eagle has stood witness to extremes of history.
Extremes which include its reputed humble beginnings as an ancient monastery, to its use in the 18th century as the headquarters of the 'Hawkhurst Gang', exiled from their own village after one of their numerous smuggling ventures was exposed.
The pub is located on the High Weald at the top end of the picturesque village of Goudhurst, with its numerous weather-boarded shop fronts and village pond.
www.yourcounty.co.uk /freetime/archive/pubs/thestarandeagle.html   (609 words)

  
 Gillingham - Family History, Genealogy, Surnames and Local History.
They had 12 children who were born in Goudhurst, Rye, and Iden.
My wife's maiden name was Ballard and knows that it was once owned by a relative but we have been unable to trace him.
Born Goudhurst in 1815, had brothers James and John.
www.curiousfox.com /history/kent_26.html   (1798 words)

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