SHM 09 The Opening of King George's Field, 1937 The SMUDC officially opens the former Gore Court Park as a town playing field in memory of King George V.
We look forward to the day that we will be able to resume our programme of events with confidence. In the meantime, we will do our best to try to bring you online experiences during this period of difficulty.
See the following on our Youtube Channel (click on the links or the images, then, if you wish, use the back arrow on your browser to return here)
SHM 01 The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital, 1928A short film, including 1928 original cine-film showing the ceremony performed in front of a large crowd, to lay the stone marking the beginning of construction on Sittingbourne's Hospital Total running time: 6m33sec
SHM 04 The Convent of the Nativity Sports Day, c1938 Some cine film of the sports day provided by Allen Wraight whose father shot the film. We have slowed the film to a normal speed,added some stills, other information and a narration.
Total: 14m 28sec
SHM 06 The Story of West Street told through 10 Objects John Mount made this presentation in October 2019
SHM 07 2001, A Street's Odyssey - A look at East Street
A grand title for just a short piece video of East Street, shot in 2001, with a brief look at what came before and what has happened since.
SHM 08 Key Street - The Lost Village
The key Street roundabout sits on top of a place where a settlement used to be.
Total time: 6m 34s
SHM 14 Memories and a Brief History of the Sittingbourne Cattle Market
Many people are unaware that we once had a regular Livestock Market in Sittingbourne. I used to love the noise and the smells - especially the baby animals. (I was only five myself!)
Total time: 7m 33s
SHM 15 A Brief History of the Old School building at College Road, Sittingbourne
A brief history of the old school / college building in College Road, Borden, Sittingbourne. Founded in 1878, Borden School was here until 1929, then it was Kent Farm Institute, a Teacher Training College, Adult Education Centre, and now it looks set to become residential. . total time: 9m 1s