Welcome to the Shepherdswell & Coldred History Society
Through this site you will be taken on a journey to our past, learning how events have shaped the people of this area and how the people have shaped the area.
History is a very fluid subject and so we will be constantly updating the information on this site as we learn more about the village and its history.
The latest initiative from the History Society is “Blast from the Past”, a monthly article that explores some aspect of village life or history.
To view the latest edition, click here.
Our next Open Meeting
Thursday 26th March 2026
Annual General Meeting (followed by a look at documents in the Society’s archives
Sometimes, Annual General Meetings can be tedious affairs.
We promise to make ours interesting, informative and useful.
After looking back on our achievements in 2025, we will decide the Society’s priorities for the coming year. The meeting will also re-elect our Committee – and there is always room for more people to join in the work of the Society.
After the AGM, Keith Roberts will introduce a selection of historic photos, documents and maps from the Society’s archives.
Thursday 26th March, Shepherdswell Village Hall @ 7.30pm
The society normally holds monthly meetings and presentations at Shepherdswell Village Hall.
Click here to view our 2026 Programme of Events, but do check this website regularly for any updates or amendments to the programme.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the year.
To download a hard copy of the programme, simply click here.
To contact the History Society, please email shepherdswellhistory@gmail.com.
If you would like to become a member or renew your membership, you can either pay on the door at the next meeting or by BACS.
Click here for our bank details.
Our thanks to Dover District Council for the support it has given to the Society over the past few years which has greatly assisted our various projects as well as our ability to share the history of the village with the whole community.
The History Society is a member of the Kent Archaeological Society.