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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.

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Vol 46 | Issue 4 - Jul/Aug 2025

Milkmen, Martyrs and the Medway Scion. From doorstep dairies to daring spies, the July–August issue of Bygone Kent is full of stories that capture the county's rich and unexpected past.

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