Allen Grove Local History Fund
By Shiela Broomfield, Administrator Allen Grove Local History Fund
Are you undertaking research of a historical nature and would like help with funding? Don’t forget there is a pot of funds for you to apply from for consideration before the end of March 2020.
The funds are for individuals or a project, carried out by a local history society. There is an application form available on the KAS website, which gives some indication of the requirements. The grant doesn’t include money for payment of travel expenses or accommodation but is for research, publication or help with material or display material for special exhibitions and archiving resources.
Allen Grove was passionate about local history, which is why he left money to KAS when he died so that others could be helped to further their interest as well.
In 2019 grants given included the printing of an exciting book on the History of Jesus Hospital, Canterbury and the purchase of a laptop to record a village history archive.
The judging panel was most disappointed that only a few applications had been received in 2019 so please think about this. You can print an application form from the KAS website – you will find this under the grants page with a copy of the rules. Please get in touch with me for any further help and information you may need.
Please address all enquiries to: allengroveadmin@ kentarchaeology.org.uk
History of Jesus Hospital, Canterbury
By Merrilyn Lee, Warden
The first History of the Jesus Hospital, Sturry Road, Canterbury, ever written has recently been published. It gives the reader details on Sir John Boys
(Founder 1595) and includes interesting facts on the life and times of Residents, Wardens and Trustees throughout the 400-year history up to the present day.
This project was started by the late Betty Coton (author of the Boot Boys, Elham) and then completed by the present Warden, Mrs Merrilyn Lee,
Mrs Pamela Martin and Mr Fred Whitemore.
The publication includes interesting photos, plans and information on this historic establishment which has been a substantial part of Canterbury’s rich tapestry.