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. We also hope to add both audio and visual recordings.

The society normally holds monthly meetings and regular talks at Shepherdswell Village Hall.

The History Society only survives with the support of you, the villagers. If you would like to become a member of S&CHS just click here or come along to any of our monthly meetings in the Village Hall.

All are welcome. 

Keep an eye on our website for details of upcoming presentations for 2023 or click here for A4 version of the programme or click here for A5 leaflet version of the programme to download.

To contact The History Society, please email [email protected].

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Our Next Event: Thursday 28th September

28th September

  • The Black Death and its Aftermath with Imogen Corrigan.

Up to 60% of the population of Europe and beyond perished in the first wave of the Black Death.

The disease then recurred over the next 130 years. 

In this talk entitled The Dregs of the People Remain, Imogen Corrigan explains how the Black Death prompted a distinct increase in interest in the macabre, but also in explorations of what will happen in the afterlife; some of it surprisingly optimistic and amusing. There was more interest in former pagan images and demands for spiritual protection.

7.30pm at Shepherdswell Village Hall

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Shepherdswell
Coldred
St. Andrew’s Church (old)
St. Andrew’s Church from the Green
The Village Green
Shepherdswell Railway Station

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.

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.