Sheppey Local History Society

19/09/2026

27/05/2026

Huge thanks to David Brown for telling us even more about the wrecks around Sheppey - who knew there were so many! 🚢

We’ve got a guided tour at the end of June and we’ll be taking part in the Festival of Sheppey for a special event day too so watch this space for updates! 👀

29/04/2026

We had an amazing talk from Martin last night! Learning all about the 200(ish) years of railway on Sheppey. As Martin said the history is ongoing too with potential changes coming if the London connection is restored. Excellent talk and a trip down memory lane for those that just about remember the Sheppey light railway line! 🚂

24/02/2026

Huge thanks to Betty Allsworth for tonight’s amazing talk about Cox and Danks. A wonderful insight into the life of Ernest Cox - the man who bought a navy!

17/01/2026

We’re dusting off the cobwebs and getting ready for our reopening!

In the meantime, on Tuesday 27th Jan, we’ll be in Minster Working Men’s Club from 7:15pm. There will be a talk being given by Jeff Reed on the subject of "Sea Shanties".

Entry is free for members of the Sheppey Local History Society, non-members are asked to pay £2 towards the setup costs of meetings.

12/01/2026

Our meetings for 2026 are now updated and available at https://www.minstergatehouse.co.uk/slhs/

Attendance at meetings for members of Sheppey Local History Society is free, non-members are asked to pay £2 towards the setup costs of meetings.

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17/12/2025

Oh what fun we had last night! A huge thanks to the Criterion Strummers for spreading the Christmas cheer and entertaining us all 🎄 it was lovely seeing everyone and catching up too! Merry Christmas everyone!