A talk by Mark Lewis, hosted by North West Kent Family History Society Sevenoaks Branch.

There is a large free car park at the College but it is shared with other users and can be busy at times.

Doors open 9.45am Meeting starts 10.30 am

Mark is a freelance artist, designer-silversmith, semi-retired university lecturer and public speaker.

He is a member of the Folklore Society with a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals and in 2013 he published a book on the folklore and popular customs of the church.

Mark is also passionate about lighthouses and is currently the Education Officer of the Association of Lighthouse Keepers.

His talk explores our colourful Christmas traditions and customs, how they came into being, and how they are celebrated today. Mark will also include some of the lesser known seasonal folklore including Jesse Trees, Chrismons, Mumming Plays and Wassailing.

No booking, just turn up.

The Society is a registered charity and membership fees and donations are an important part of our income. The Talk is free to members but guests and visitors are asked to make a donation towards hall hire and speaker's fee. There will be a donations box at the venue.

But Society membership only costs £10 a year (£12 joint members) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/membership/our-membership

And if you join after 1 October your membership lasts until 31 December 2026.