Pioneer of modern medicine celebrated at Folkestone ceremony
Four caplet wreaths placed for 2023 and the Statue of William Harvey, Langhorne Gardens Photos: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – The life and work of Dr…
Unprecedented narrative history of the Battle of Britain published
The first book in an unprecedented history of the Battle of Britain by renowned author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE has now been published. Battle of Britain – The Gathering…
Celebrating a Kent History Showcase
Celebrate Kent’s rich history and heritage in an action-packed day of hands-on activities, popular talks and art and craft for all the family at Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat…
A Grade II listed Shepway farmhouse dating from 1739 honoured with RIBA South East Award 2023
Image: Hollaway Architects Upper Maxsted Farm ©Hufton+Crow Hollaway Studio’s award-winning design for Upper Maxted, near Stelling Minnis can be regarded as their client’s paean to architecture and has been inspired…
Walking in the footsteps of Medieval Pilgrims in Dover
Walk Dover’s family friendly Pilgrim Trail Dover’s historic links with pilgrimage are being celebrated with a FREE family friendly trail in the town centre on Saturday, 27 May Bring the…
Remembering the life and work of remarkable Rev Woodward at St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church in Folkestone
Alan Taylor (left) and Rev Tony Shepherd with part of the local history society display Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A small enthusiastic congregation attended events to mark…
Rebuilt 2,000-year-old Roman Fort gateway and rampart opens today in Kent
English Heritage has announced a reconstructed Roman gateway and rampart providing panoramic views across Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent will open to the public today 19 April. Standing…
Folkestone’s Fish Market Museum welcomes back Fisherman’s Friends
The Back Street rail arch with portraits of former local fisherfolk and Museum entrance Photo: Ray Duff Story by Ray Duff – One of Folkestone’s ‘hidden historical gems’, the Fishing…
Maison Dieu’s project in Dover seen through photographers’ eyes
Young photographers learn from top professionals as they capture the historic Maison’s Dieu reawakening Photo: Copyright: Andy Aitchison Young adults aged 16 to 25 are learning skills from top photographers…
Ashford’s historic copper beech tree gets the chop to survive
Image: Google – Work is due to begin this week on a mature copper beech tree located next to Grade II listed Repton Manor. The tree, estimated to be between…