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This book is a unique photographic record of a journey along the Kent coastline. From the starkness of Dungeness in the south to the magisterial sweep of Dartford Bridge in the …
The Isle of Sheppey in north Kent was the birthplace of aviation in the UK and early pioneers, including the Wright Bros and Charles Rolls, gathered on its low, flat ground to …
Kent was once at the forefront of the British seaside resorts, and this book concentrates on the construction of piers along the coastline of Kent.
This fascinating book is a guide to Dover's history, using over 150 images to illustrate how the town has developed into its present form. Recalling a bygone era, this volume …
On the night of 4 April 1793, two lovers were preparing to compel a cleric to perform a secret ceremony. The wedding of the sixth son of King George III to the daughter of the Earl …
The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First World War by successfully protecting the Royal Navy fleet from submarine attack. …
From screaming woods and hellhounds to phantom planes, poltergeists and apparitions, this collection of hauntings – which includes stories from Pluckley, reputedly Britain’s most …
This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, …
Using over 300 photographs, Roy Humphreys tells the story of civil and military aviation in Kent. From the excitement and glamour of early pioneers on the Isle of Sheppey, to the …
A history of Kent & East Sussex hop pickers.