How Dover’s ancient hospital became a Naval Supermarket
Maison Dieu Dover’s Maison Dieu is a historic building that has served many purposes over the centuries. It was founded 800 years ago as a medieval hospital, and later became…
Whitstable Museum acquires stunning Iron Age gold coins
From left to right: Angela Boddy and Peter Banbury (Trustees of Whitstable Museum and Gallery) Isabelle Diggle (Finds Liaison Officer) Jason Reilly (Finder of the coins) and Craig Bowen (Collections…
Ramsgate Harbour gets makeover with new town square and Clock House facelift
Clock House Photo: Thanet District Council Work is now underway on the Inclusive Harbour elements of the Levelling Up Funded Projects in Ramsgate which include the refurbishment of the Clock…
Discover the Tree-sures of Kearsney Abbey in Love Parks Week
Photo: DDC Do you love parks and trees? Then you won’t want to miss the new tree trail at Kearsney Abbey in Dover, launching during Love Parks Week (28 July…
Cast off and sail through the history of Channel crossings
Have you ever wondered how people have crossed the Channel over the years? How did they go from swimming to sailing to flying over the water? And who were the…
A Roaring Success! Dover’s grotesque sculpture revealed
A stunning lion sculpture, made by stone mason Carrie Horwood of Cat’s Eye Carving, was revealed to the public on 19 July 2023 at St Mary’s Parish Church, Dover. The…
All set for annual historic civic Folkestone Town Sunday Service
The Churchyard Cross built in 1897 This year’s Town Sunday Service will be held in the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe on Sunday 2 July at 10:30am.…
Post Windrush generations share seaside memories in Folkestone
L-R Darran Cowd, Folkestone Museum, Cllr Abena Akuffo-Kelly, Deputy Town Mayor, Anita McKenzie, organiser Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A new exhibition celebrating the seaside experiences of people…
Museum unveils impressive new model of Folkestone Roman Villa
Mike Perry with some of his Villa model making materials Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: A new model of the ancient Roman Villa on East Cliff, a site of…
Faversham Freemasons throw open doors of historic HQ tomorrow
Copyright: Hawkinge Gazette One of Faversham’s most historic buildings will be open to the public as some of the town’s Freemasons hold an informal open evening next month. Freemason’s Hall,…