In this issue: uncover a lifeboat mystery, relive Kodak’s golden age, and discover how Kent kept Christmas spirit alive through war and hardship.

Margate’s Lifeboat Mystery – Was It Murder or Misadventure?
A chilling local legend resurfaces with new evidence and unanswered questions. In 1897, a lifeboat launch in Margate ended in tragedy—but was it a heroic failure or something more sinister? A gripping, re-examined case for fans of maritime mystery and true crime.

Shakespeare in the Classroom – The Kent Teacher Who Revolutionised School Drama
Celebrate the little-known legacy of a local educator whose passion for the Bard brought Elizabethan drama to generations of Kent schoolchildren. A joyful read that reminds us how theatre changes lives.

When Medway Built the Future – Kodak’s Kent Empire
Remember when photography was magic? Step into the golden age of the Kodak factory in Rochester, where innovation, employment and social change all unfolded under one iconic brand. A nostalgic look at working life, technology and the decline of Britain’s industrial giants.

The Explosion That Changed Everything – The 1916 Munitions Tragedy
Revisit a shocking day when war came home to Kent. The article uncovers personal stories from the catastrophic explosion at a munitions depot—stories of bravery, bureaucracy, and lives lost too soon.

Toothache in the Trenches – Kent’s Contribution to WWI Dental Care
You’ve heard of battlefield nurses and stretcher bearers, but what about dentists? Discover how Kent’s medics helped create the foundation for modern wartime dental treatment—bringing relief to soldiers one extraction at a time.

Christmas on the Home Front – Festive Spirit in Wartime Kent
End on a warm note with a touching look at how Kent residents kept Christmas alive through rationing, blackouts and bombings. Full of real memories, vintage recipes, and hope in hard times.