Inside This Issue: Stories to Surprise, Stir and Delight

The two lives of General Gordon He is usually remembered as the stubborn imperialist killed by fanatics in Sudan. But in Gravesend he was a compassionate hero.

Royal site threatened Hands off King Henry’s orchards, say campaigners.

Fresh, safe and delivered to doorsteps Back to the pre-supermarket days when milkmen were part of the community.

Haw-Haw, the cabin cruiser and the secret radio gear The fascist hanged for treason asked a Conyer shipwright to make unusual modifications to his boat. Were they to help him spy for Hitler?

Seaside soirées on the South Foreland Notre-Dame Cathedral is now restored after the disastrous Paris fire. More than a century ago, its acclaimed organist prepared for his British debut.

Army v Toffs Engineers clinch football victory over Etonians.

Scion revived Happy landings for rare Short plane – at Rochester Cathedral.

Go inland There’s more to Thanet than sea and sea.

The past stolen and the future lost A sad Medway story.

For sale The UK’s oldest bungalow.