This article was first published in the December 1970 edition of our magazine.
I am sure members will be pleased to learn that, during last month, Rockdale Council completed the purchase of Lydham Hall. This old home in Lydham Avenue, Bexley, is to be used as an historical museum where items of interest may be displayed for all to see.
Whilst the Council has assumed responsibility for the restoration and maintenance of the outside of the building, our Society has undertaken to restore and furnish the interior. This work has already been commenced, and some members have spent recent Saturday afternoons in painting ceilings and walls, and cleaning the cedar woodwork so that the timber may be restored to its original condition.
The task of restoring a home 115 years old calls for a lot of patient work, and we are in need of assistance from all members who are able to help. This help may take a number of forms – by spending a few hours either mid-week or at week-ends in cleaning timber, assisting the ladies committee to raise funds, or by giving or lending furniture and items for eventual display. Any assistance members may give would be greatly appreciated.
D. H. Sinclair
President
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