Chatham Dockyard Historical Society |
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The Society was founded in 1980 by a group of Dockyard men dedicated to perpetuating the history and work of Chatham Dockyard. By the time that the Dockyard closed in 1984, they had created a Museum of Dockyard and Naval artefacts in the old Lead & Print Mill.
They were lecturing and undertaking research for visitors to the museum and for members of the public who wrote in seeking information about relatives who had worked in the 'Yard' or served in the Navy.
The Society's Reference Library is thought to be one of the finest sources of nautical history in the south-east.
In the Spring of 2001, the Society's Historical collection was amalgamated with the Historic Dockyard Trust's own collection to form the new larger Museum Of The Royal Dockyard in the Fitted Rigging House, on Anchor Wharf.
The Society is very active in its new quarters, manning the museum, meeting the public and dealing with their many and varied questions, in the Royal Dockyard Library, so come and meet us in the museum.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
The Historic Dockyard is open seven days a week. Saturday 14th February to Sunday 1st November 2009: We are open at weekends only during November 2009 and closed during December 2009. Opening Times: Saturday 14th February to Saturday 28th March: 10.00am to 4.00pm (galleries close from 3.15pm). Sunday 29th March to Saturday 24th October: 10.00am to 6.00pm (galleries close from 5.15pm). Sunday 25th October to Sunday 1st November: 10.00am to 4.00pm (galleries close from 3.15pm). Weekends in November: 10.00am to 4.00pm (galleries close from 3.15pm). |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Entry to the Museum is free, but it is necessary to purchase a ticket to enter the Historic Dockyard in order to reach the Museum.
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Directions
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Chatham Dockyard Historical Society Postcode for SatNav: ME4 4TE |
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