She will describe the harsh life of the poor in the workhouse which stood in Milton Regis. It housed the destitute from 18 surrounding parishes, including Newington, Upchurch and Lower Halstow.
The history group meets monthly on the second Thursday at the Methodist church hall in Church Lane, Newington, at 7:30pm focussing on the history of the village and neighbouring ones. New members are welcome and admission for guests is £3.
For more information contact thelma@newingtonhistory.co.uk or 01795 842711.
Richard Thompstone
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