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EXCURSIONS 



Indoor and outdoor activities constitute the 

 nrograrame of the Natural History Society and among 

 the latter are the summer excursions. In -olanning 

 these eff >rts are made to cater for all scientific 

 interests and to link them with the beauty of the 

 landscape „ 



In 1951 the first excursion was to 'L< eds 

 Gastl(3o We noticed that the stream formed a 

 natural m at and as we gazed at the machicolated 

 harhican^ realized the rece -tion an unv/elcome guest 

 would receive. S\^ace forbids mention of incidents 

 connected with the Castle for they would constitute 

 a large part of English history from the 12th to the 

 17th centurieSo 



The visit to Pordwich once the important part 

 of Canterbury, brought to mind the slow but sure 

 ¥/orkings of nature 5 the rise and fall of cities. 

 Here on the banks of the Stour stands the Moat Hall, 

 only large enough to accommodate about thirty 

 people. In this Hall are stored the records of the 

 Town and relics of the past such as the ducking 

 stoolo 



The last excursion of the year was to West 

 Hougham v/here the blue Hydrangeas provided a sheer 

 delight and feast of beauty to botanists and to 

 amateurs. 



One Doint almost forgotten^ Stops were made 

 for refreshments which all appreciated. 



Three excursions were organised for the summer 

 of 1952. Tht, first, a visit to Pivington Plax 

 Mills , dealt with industry. On arrival we were met 

 by the Manager welcomed and given over' to an able 

 guide with v/hom we -assed from the yard, through 



