£12.5m council housing development named after Dover’s hero of women’s rights
Bomford Place Photo: DDC Dover District Council (DDC) has honoured an unsung hero of women’s rights with the naming of 24 brand new council homes in Dover as part of…
Folkestone Leas Lift applies to National Lottery to get it back on track
Photo © Copyright Helmut Zozmann and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence The iconic Leas Lift in Folkestone has applied for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund…
Harvey Sunday commemorated in Folkestone after COVID-19 pause
The Harvey Statue with four caplet wreaths Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos: Ray Duff On Sunday, dignitaries,Dr Robina Coker (President-Elect of the Harveian Society of London) and Cmdr Mike…
Prepare to be astonished when you discover Ashford’s hidden history
A digital plaque scheme celebrating the noteworthy individuals and buildings from Ashford’s past is now live. The Heritage Plaque Scheme is similar to the national blue plaque scheme but features…
A Stitch in Tea Time for Kearsney Cafe in Dover
The Kearsney Stitchers pictured above (left to right): Rosie James, Pauline Danson, Wendy Ward, Susanne Leggatt, Bev Williams Five finely decorated textile panels inspired by two of Dover’s best-loved public…
Folkestone Fishing Museum re-opens
Words and pictures by Ray Duff The Fishing History Museum, located in Folkestone’s historic fishmarket area, has re-opened its doors to visitors once again after a very long close down…
Dover Museum re-opening pushes the boat out with £1.25p portrait!
Queen Elizabeth (Image © Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery) A 400-year old portrait of Queen Elizabeth I resplendent in parliament robes takes centre stage at the re-opening of…
Bingo! Canterbury museums and galleries prepare to reopen
The Roman Museum in Canterbury Canterbury’s museums and galleries will reopen later this month with a busy schedule of activities, including a new exhibition showcasing artwork by young refugees and…
Maison Dieu repairs getting underway ahead of £9m restoration
A £400,000 programme of repairs to the Maison Dieu in Dover is getting underway ahead of the £9m lottery funded restoration. The repairs are expected to take up to 27…
Former Folkestone ferry saved from the breakers
By Ray Duff At the end of last year one the two original Folkestone based ro/ro ferries, mv Horsa, was saved from the breakers yards by Sealink Historic ferries. After…