The story of the village in 159 articles, drawn from the parish record and the memories of the people who lived it.
Early HistoryPrehistoric camps, Roman roads and the first mention of Leigha — the village before the Normans.8 articlesMedievalManors, mills and the Jutish clearing — Leigh in the centuries after 1066.7 articlesTudor & StuartVillare Cantianum, rebellion and the road to London — Tudor and Stuart Leigh.5 articlesGeorgianTurnpike roads, churchwardens’ shillings and the Georgian village.6 articlesVictorianRailways, schools and the great Victorian reshaping of village life.19 articles1900s-1945Two world wars, evacuees and the home front in a small Kent village.33 articlesPost-warNew estates, old customs — Leigh after 1945.19 articlesPeoplePortraits and memories of the people of Leigh — vicars, policemen, bakers and gamekeepers.9 articlesPlacesThe buildings and landmarks of the village, from Hall Place to the windmills.4 articlesWar MemorialThe men of the parish remembered — the story behind each name.49 articles
Maps, Plans & DocumentsMaps, programmes and records from the village archive15 items