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Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

13 July 2020

We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.

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Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

12 July 2020

The story of the servicemen who perished in a freak accident at sea shortly after the end of the war.

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The 400-year-old Kent dockyard which employed 10,000

The 400-year-old Kent dockyard which employed 10,000

11 July 2020

The closure of Chatham Dockyard in 1984 ended 400 years of shipbuilding in Medway but the legend of the dockyard will never die.

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Watch: Kent County Show through the years

Watch: Kent County Show through the years

10 July 2020

Discover the history of the time-honoured agricultural event which has been synonymous with the south east for nearly a century.

Kent's lost swimming pools

Kent's lost swimming pools

09 July 2020

From Sheerness Aquarena to Clifton Baths, we've looked back at a selection of Kent's swimming pools and lidos which have been loved and lost.

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The terrifying tale of the brides in the bath killer

The terrifying tale of the brides in the bath killer

08 July 2020

In 1915 George Smith hanged at Maidstone Prison after being convicted of three of England's most notorious murders - this is his story.

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Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

07 July 2020

From glowing waves to demon shrimp, here are some of the weird and wonderful natural events in Kent.

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TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

06 July 2020

A leading historian is set to start conducting three-day tours of the county, unearthing the secrets of what life was like under the Romans.

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From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

04 July 2020

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, we look Kent's historical links with the country.

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The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

04 July 2020

While some have become Italian restaurants or bargain stores, many of Kent's oldest pubs are still going.

Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

02 July 2020

From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.

Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

01 July 2020

We take a look back at some of the most dramatic accidents and incidents in the history of the county's railways.

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Does tourist hotspot hold the key to Lord Lucan mystery?

Does tourist hotspot hold the key to Lord Lucan mystery?

29 June 2020

The remarkable story of the fugitive peer and one of the county's most charismatic characters.

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Back to school for history lesson

Back to school for history lesson

27 June 2020

Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?

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In pictures: Kent's funfairs through time

In pictures: Kent's funfairs through time

24 June 2020

We take a look at the funfairs of our childhoods - the ones that still stand, and the ones that are just distant memories.

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Conspiracy theories and legends of Kent

Conspiracy theories and legends of Kent

20 June 2020

From unexplained ghost sightings to our very own 'Bermuda Triangle', Kent's rich history means the county is no stranger to a conspiracy theory.

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Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

18 June 2020

The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.

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The history behind Kent's statues

The history behind Kent's statues

17 June 2020

As public debate raged over how we should reflect on our history, we looked at some of the stories behind statues in the county.

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Harry Potter's links to Kent

Harry Potter's links to Kent

14 June 2020

From the Dartford Crossing to a house on Sheppey, Kent has it's fair share links to the wizarding world – although some are more tenuous than others.

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Kent's links to the slave trade

Kent's links to the slave trade

13 June 2020

In 1652 a Kent slaver blew himself up, but it would be more than 100 years before a vicar from the county helped sink the trade altogether.

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