Jan-Feb 2023
Bringing Kent’s history to life
£3.99–£5.00
Bringing Kent’s history to life
£3.99–£5.00
At the top of royal book list Intricate paintings by a grocer’s daughter were admired by Queen Victoria and helped to popularise botany as a science. By Christine Rayner
Adventure, riches and tragedy Playgirl Cynthia was born into a comfortable life, was held prisoner after the fall of France, and her second husband was murdered. By Mike Gunnill
How Normans shaped Kent The conquest of 1066 brought many positive aspects. By Andrew Rootes
Dramatic entrance Canterbury cathedral’s 1517 gate has been restored to its former glory. By Andrew Rootes
It’s a brilliant idea, Mr Harrison. But … An archaeologist’s great theory proved to be flawed. By Neil Holman
A haven from Hitler Jewish refugees flourished at Bunce Court school – and many of them went on to outstanding careers. By Laurence Young
Index to Bygone Kent Volume 43