Hollingbourne

Hollingbourne: The History of a Kentish Parish

Nestled at the foot of the North Downs near Leeds Castle, the parish of Hollingbourne has a history as rich as its landscape. This book traces the story of the village and its people across centuries, drawing on parish records, local documents, and oral traditions to reveal how a rural Kentish community adapted to wider changes in agriculture, industry, and society.

The history explores everyday village life — from farming and fruit growing to the influence of local gentry such as the Culpeper family, whose legacy is still felt in the area. Hollingbourne’s story also touches on schools, churches, land disputes, and the continuing importance of community identity in a changing world.

Written by respected historian Helen Allinson, this comprehensive account brings together archival research and engaging storytelling to preserve the memory of Hollingbourne for future generations.

Book details:

• Paperback | Parish & local history

• Author: Helen Allinson

• Companion to parish histories of Borden, Bredgar, and Tunstall

• Illustrated with historical context and accessible narrative

Perfect for:

• Local historians and genealogists with Kent roots

• Readers of Kent parish and village history

• Family historians tracing ancestors in Hollingbourne or nearby parishes

• Libraries, schools, and Kent heritage collections

Keywords: Hollingbourne Kent, Hollingbourne parish history, Kentish villages, Leeds Castle history, Culpeper family Kent, Kent local history, Parish records Kent, Family history Kent, Helen Allinson, Hollingbourne village history book.

Helen Allinson

• 298 pages
• Photos
• Thorough index