<<< People - Places - Events People Marjorie Machin 1894 – 1978Marjorie Machin was a well-known figure in Charing through most of the twentieth century, born in, and living in, Richmond House (45 High St, next to Wady & Brett).by Kate McIver &Valerie Yeeles Harry Ward 1864—1940Henry Ward (later known as Harry) was born in Charing. He lived with his wife, Sophia, and family in the cottage next to Peckwater House.