
Inside This Issue:
- Tin Chapels: Uncover the hidden story of Victorian "tin tabernacles" across Kent. Discover which still stand, which have been transformed, and which vanished like whispers of the past.
- All About Eve: Delve into the private world of Eve, a young woman in 1950s Medway. Her intimate diaries reveal a life filled with loves, social whirlwinds, and the spirit of post-war Britain.
- Tarred and Feathered: Witness a shocking tale from 1822 Deal, where mob violence and mistaken accusations led to a brutal act of public humiliation.
- Miss Riley, Ace of Spies: Explore the double life of a Kentish shop manageress who became entangled in a web of espionage for Germany before World War I, alongside her husband.
- Early Days of Doctors: Trace the fascinating evolution of medicine in Eythorne, uncovering the practices, challenges, and remedies of doctors spanning three centuries.
- The Forgotten Blitz: Relive the terrifying days when German Gotha bombers struck Kent during World War I, a chapter of history often overlooked, but filled with drama and consequence.
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Vol 46 | Issue 2 - Mar/Apr 2025
A captivating mix of local history, lost legends, literary tales, and quirky true stories from Kent, packed with charm, intrigue, and unexpected discoveries.
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