Links
The following websites may be of interest:
British History Online: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-kent/vol3/pp376-389
Highly detailed and academic, in-depth, mainly medieval history of the parish of Halling
City of Rochester Society: https://www.city-of-rochester.org.uk/
The Society is active in helping to improve the environment and quality of life in Rochester for residents and visitors alike. It organises guided walking tours of Rochester, talks, and has a range of publications on the history of Rochester.
The Lost Village of Dode: https://www.dodevillage.com/about-dode/
The village of Dode, lying about a mile west of Halling over the North Downs in the Luddesdon valley, 'died' in 670 years ago in 1349 when the last of its medieval villagers succombed to the dreaded Black Death. All that remains is the 900 year old Norman church, now restored.
Guildhall Museum: https://www.visitmedway.org/attractions/rochester-guildhall-museum-2132/
The local museum for Medway in the High Street, Rochester, housing:
- a full-size reconstruction of part of a Medway prison hulk;
- a 200,000 year-old axe that visitors can touch;
- a wide range of domestic artefacts from Darenth Roman villa;
- the most complete set of 18th-century cabinet maker's tools in the world;
- a model of Rochester Castle under siege;
- a large selection of paintings and prints of the area.
Kent Archaeological Society: https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/
To promote advances in knowledge of Kent’s archaeology and history by fieldwork and/or documentary research and the publication of the results.
Kent Family History Society: https://www.kfhs.org.uk/
The largest family history society in Kent, helping and supporting members in their family history research.
Medway Archives Centre: https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200182/arts_and_heritage/317/medway_archives_centre
Medway Archives Centre has a wide range of facilities and services to research a variety of different topics, from researching family history, to the history, geography and people of Medway.
Old Pictures of Halling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201454119888329/?ref=bookmarks
Facebook page with 1600 members for anyone who wants to upload any old pictures of Halling, with hundreds of old pictures of villagers and places around the village.
Snodland Historical Society and Snodland Museum: http://www.snodlandhistory.org.uk/
The local history society for Snodland and organiser of the Snodland Museum, plus regular talks.
Upper Halling: https://upperhalling.wixsite.com/upperhalling
A local resident's website about the history specifically of Upper Halling