27.03.1915 7.45pm

Tonbridge

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This card is written in French and addressed to:

Mademoiselle Steenbruggen

4 Ayr Terrace

St Yves

Cornwall

 

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The Kent Volunteers used the lower castle grounds for training such as physical education and bombing practice. Open air concerts were held throughout the War and in 1917 £7 15s was raised for the hospitals Sunday fund.
Source: the Kent and Sussex Courier, various dates

Image courtesy of Darrienne Price

 

 

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