He starts with a description of the Marsh and the influence of man on it over the centuries, then surveys the ancient Marsh churches, their architecture, fittings, history and personalities.

This talk is linked to a day of special interest on June 12 when we go by coach, with Col. Bolton as our guide, to look at the Marsh and the churches mentioned in the lecture. Tickets can be obtained at this lecture.

Dick Bolton is a 'Man of Kent'. He was born in Dover and lives near Canterbury.

Apart from being a Nadfas lecturer, he is a Tourist Board registered guide for the South East of England and the City of Canterbury.
He is a Canterbury Cathedral guide and is also accredited to Salisbury Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral and York Minster.

Dick specialises in stained glass, the arts and crafts movement and architecture, particularly brickwork. He is also a member of the Lutyens Trust and of the British Brick Society!

His mother's family lived on the Marsh for many centuries and his wife is a member of the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust and together they lead tours including the Marsh.

We meet at the Arthur Easton Centre in the grounds of St Michael's Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards, on the third Monday in every month (except July and August) at 2.30pm. Tea is served after the lectures.

New members and visitors (£4.50 per visit) are always very welcome. Details of lectures available from membership secretary, Glenis Malone on 01424 435629/e-mail glenis_malone@yahoo.co.uk