A Schoolgirl's War - Illustrated Talk
Coxheath Parish Council
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
School life in Maidstone during WW2
Enjoy a free illustrated talk by Mary Smith featuring two fascinating and recent discoveries that provide a vivid insight into school life during World War II in Maidstone.
One of these was the discovery of an extensive set of tunnels used as underground classrooms, and the other was the discovery of an exquisite set of paintings of wartime schooling created by a young art teacher in Maidstone as the war unfolded.
These paintings, lost for 70 years, show the disrupted schooling, air-raids, doodlebugs and underground lessons experienced by so many children. Together these discoveries provide a unique and enthralling record.
The talk features stunning visual images.
Friday 9 May 11.00-12.00
Friday 9 May 13.00-14.00
Saturday 10 May 11.00-12.00
Saturday 10 May13.00-14.00
Town Hall, Jubilee Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1TF
FREE – no need to book
Contact Information
Irene Bowie
- 07788 278972
Find Coxheath Parish Council
Parish Council Office, Coxheath Village Hall, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PT
Additional Information
The Coxheath Parish Office is situated at the northern corner of Coxheath Residents Village Hall in Stockett Lane, Coxheath. The Clerk is normally available for consultation with residents by appointment. Contact: Coxheath Parish Council Clerk: Irene Bowie Parish Mobile: 07788 278972 Email: [email protected] Postal address: Coxheath Parish Council Pollyfield Cottage Scragged Oak Road Detling Maidstone Kent ME14 3HD