The History of Paper-Making in Maidstone with Maureen Green

Sat 13th Sep 2025 - 16:00 - 17:30

Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Maureen Green about the history of paper-making in Maidstone. As part of our Events Programme, linked to the new Oldham Gallery: Past & Present local history gallery, we’ll delve deeper into Maidstone’s significant role as a global paper-making hub.

Green is an academic specialising in Hayle Mill’s history, with her PhD titled ‘Hayle Mill: How a Small Papermaking Company Thrived in the Nineteenth Century Using Traditional Techniques which Were Being Superseded by New Technology in the Mainstream Paper Industry’. In 2013 the thesis was awarded the Hasted Prize by the Kent Archaeological Society for the best postgraduate thesis on the history of Kent in the previous two years. Included in the talk is a brief demonstration on paper-making.

Tickets £10

Saturday 13th September 2025

4-5:30pm

There are just 40 places for this talk – book now to avoid being missing out.

Suitable for 12+

Welcome drink provided – you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks in lidded containers.

Local Heritage Week

Tuesday 9th September – An Evening with Naomi Dickins: Book Talk & Signing (tickets here)

Wednesday 10th September – The History of Witchcraft in Maidstone (tickets here)

Thursday 11th September – The History of Historic Buildings in Maidstone (tickets here)

Friday 12th September – The History of Maidstone’s Industries and Gin Tasting with The Maidstone Distillery (tickets here)

Saturday 13th September – The History of Paper-Making in Maidstone with Maureen Green (tickets here)

Friday 19th September – Local History Quiz (tickets here)

Booking required – Tickets Available Here

Ticket sales are through the Hazlitt Box office but events are held at the museum

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the museum.

Please credit: Simon Barcham Green, Hayle Mill Archives.