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These books and booklets are produced to give the reader an insight into life in Westerham at various times in the past and people who have in some way made their mark on the community. Interest for those seeking to find family who lived in Westerham and for those who may visit they provide places to explore that are not identified elsewhere. For others they are an interesting read. The booklets will be added to on a regular basis and so please revisit at intervals.

Maureen Oakley is an established historian and researched Westerham for 14 years. Her work adheres to the main rule for historic research and that is that everything must have documentary evidence. For subscribers there is the opportunity to make contact to request more information from the 350 years of births deaths and marriages to hand. All of the booklets include pictures/photos.

Please note that no-one else has been given permission to use the name of Maureen Oakley as a source of information or anything else.
     

WESTERHAM TOUR GUIDE Your own personal tour guide route around Westerham to download to your mobile or print from computer for £1.50. in pictures 'now and then' with historical information about properties and area as you follow the guide route that begins and ends at the main car park. Whether you plan to visit or would just like to see what Westerham is and was like you will find the tour guide informative and interesting. Click Here to Buy eBook
   
Westerham 1900-1925 This is a book of 136 pages let that gives an insight into life as it was between 1900-1925 when there were no made up roads and life was hard and horses were the main transport. The problems and accidents caused by cyclists. The people and general way of life. Click Here to Buy eBook

This is the true story of Westerham Cadet Gerald Noah Griggs who was found strangled near the reservoir in 1920. Who murdered him? Click Here to Buy eBook
   
Westerham 1926- 1945 This book of 145 pages shows the changes in life generally and the precautions taken during the WW2 and hardships that were experienced and accidents with horses with the introduction of motor vehicles. It also refers to some of the people of note such as Lord Vestey (Argentinean meat and ’Blue Ribband’ brand also author Penelope Farmer and others. Click Here to Buy eBook
   

Colonel Sir Francis Younghusband And his daughter Dame Eileen The booklet refers to their life in Westerham outlines and the experiences of Sir Francis who was an explorer, adventurer in various countries including Tibet and India, he became mystic who believed in free love and worked for Peace. His wife’s involvement in Westerham. His daughter who pioneered the first social work qualifications that took her to many countries including America and Mexico. Click Here to Buy eBook

The Laird Busks 1908-1937 This booklet is about Eleanor Joy the daughter of the renowned American Professor Joy and John Laird Busk grandson of the creator of the Birkenhead shipping company with information about the first ships built etc. After they married when Eleanor became a British citizen and their combined commitment to Westerham especially during WW1. It also refers to their two sons one of whom became a Diplomat. Click Here to Buy eBook

Peace Celebrations in Westerham in July 1919 This booklet is written as it happened in the language used at the time reflecting the courtesy extended at the time and the considerable efforts put in by everyone including the children. Click Here to Buy eBook

Gladys Aylward Some may recall the “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” that was the story of her life when she became a heroine bringing over a hundred children out of China. Her early life and her work in Westerham as a maid to the Younghusband family, her setbacks and sufferings through life. Click Here to Buy eBook

“Millie” Is about the true and fascinating recollections of the daughter of a wealthy Westerham doctor in the 1870‘s. She takes the reader on a walk around Westerham describing the shop and who owned them; her favourite places with her father and their parties at the Leveson Gower‘s in Tatsfield and Campbell‘s at Combe Bank in Sundridge when she recalls it as the first house she had seen lit be electricity. Many places for a visitor to explore and footpaths to walk. Click Here to Buy eBook

"The Attempted Murder of Luke Ricketts Tippins" Headmaster of Hosey School in 1882. Events before during the trial and afterwards. Click Here to Buy eBook
     

Tribute to Walter Lucock A Westerham Sadler who had a natural talent for writing poetry and found himself on radio talking about both areas of his life. This booklet is a tribute to him and includes his poetry about Westerham. Click Here to Buy eBook  

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