HETAS approved Master Chimney sweep - Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12

Paddock Wood is a town with lots of interesting architecture – plenty of chimneys swept by James the Sweep! In fact, James has been sweeping chimney flues, clearing birds’ nests and inspecting woodburners, open fires and gas fires for many years in this lovely small town located near Maidstone in the borough of Royal Tunbridge Wells. If you want to know about Kent’s famous hop growing industry – head to Paddock Wood! It’s here that the epicentre of this busy trade was born. Other industries also thrive with local businesses in Paddock Wood Distribution Centre, Eldon Way and Transfesa Road. There’s also a good retail offering with shops in Commercial Road and nearby streets. Arts and culture also play an important role in the town and both international and national artists’ works are displayed at Mascalls Art Gallery.

An interesting fact: Charles Dickens featured Paddock Wood Railway Station in his famous classic novel ‘Dombey and Son’ when Mr Carter tragically falls under a train and dies.

Paddock Wood has two schools, for different age groups. Mascalls Academy is the main secondary school, established in 1956 under the name: Mascalls School. Pupils to the school hail from as far afield as Capel, Matfield, Five Oaks Green, Brenchley, Hormonsden, Yalding, East Peckham, Lamberhurst and within the vicinity of Paddock Wood itself. Some 1,400 pupils are recorded on the school register. Younger children attend studies at Paddock Wood Primary School, founded in 1909. The remit of the primary school covers not only Paddock Wood but the wider civil parish.

There have been residents in Paddock Wood who have gained a respectable reputation beyond its borders. Philip Martin Brown, an actor who has appeared in numerous TV shows and had parts in films, is a resident. Sammy Rimmington, a jazz musician, is another famous resident. He was born in Paddock Wood in 1942. Two British Army officers also lived in the vicinity – Frederick E Morgan, who died in 1967 and John Brunt, who died in 1944 – he was a VC winner. Captain Brunt was a brave soldier known for being in the thick of fighting whenever in conflict with the enemy. He was in Italy, twice decorated for bravery and killed by mortar fire. Yet there are a number of stories about his feats such as climbing on top of a German tank and directing the drive while firing a gun. His family moved to Paddock Wood in 1934 and ‘Young John’, as he was called, helped to train the local Home Guard. He also helped with the local hop harvest.

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Chimney Sweep Working in Paddock Wood