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Magical reminder of the Beatles in Kent

Magical reminder of the Beatles in Kent

Many residents volunteered to be extras when one of the world's most famous bands showed up to make make a film in their town.

When music royalty came to Kent

When music royalty came to Kent

Kent has played host to some big name acts over the years and these superstars turned up to put on quite the show.

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Classic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the Noughties

Classic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the Noughties

A look back at some of the very best nights out at the county's greatest clubs - and the D-list celebrities who joined the party.

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From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

A gone but not forgotten village shop has much to be remembered for, not least some of its celebrity customers – but its owners were the real stars.

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Harry Potter's links to Kent

Harry Potter's links to Kent

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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How Michael Crawford created classic TV stunt on Sheppey

How Michael Crawford created classic TV stunt on Sheppey

We learn the secrets behind entertainer Michael Crawford's most daring stunt as Frank Spencer on Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

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The incredible history of Kent's most legendary nightclub

The incredible history of Kent's most legendary nightclub

From a £100 Led Zeppelin gig to its legendary 'grab-a-granny' nights, a mansion-turned-nightclub lives long in the memories of those who visited.

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Bowie remembered through his Kent gigs

Bowie remembered through his Kent gigs

We look at how Kent helped hoist a young Davie Jones to super-stardom.

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Kent's funny bones

Kent's funny bones

Vic Reeves and Julian Clary are among the comedians living in the county but they follow in a long line of funny people from Kent.

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Kent's links to the Great British Bake Off

Kent's links to the Great British Bake Off

As one of the nation's favourite shows returns to our television, we look at the links The Great British Bake Off show has with Kent.

County's influence on biggest Xmas hits

County's influence on biggest Xmas hits

From Bowie to Band Aid, Kent's music stars have played a key role in some of the festive season's best known songs.

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Why this Kent-based movie was banned

Why this Kent-based movie was banned

A controversial film in Kent about nuclear war was banned in the 1960s, so we took a look at the lasting impact it had on the world stage.

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The forgotten Kent nightclub that rivalled any in London

The forgotten Kent nightclub that rivalled any in London

People have been remembering a high street nightspot once described as the brightest and most popular in the area.

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The stories behind Kent's public art

The stories behind Kent's public art

We take a look at some of Kent's most prominent public art, exploring its origins and meaning.

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'Rude' stars and iconic acts at 90s music festival

'Rude' stars and iconic acts at 90s music festival

"The biggest all-day open-air concert on the south coast" came to Kent in 1991.

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Your ultimate guide to Kent's links to 007

Your ultimate guide to Kent's links to 007

We look at how the county played a huge role in the creation - and upbringing - of James Bond.

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The night Oasis played in a converted Kent toilet block

The night Oasis played in a converted Kent toilet block

Noel wanted to 'buy the place and sack the barman', but the Gallagher brothers didn't yet have the cash when they played to 50 people at The Forum.

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How the Queen Mother helped turn Rod Hull and Emu into stars

How the Queen Mother helped turn Rod Hull and Emu into stars

It's 50 years since Kent entertainer Rod Hull became an overnight sensation. But what did he and Emu do to the Queen Mum to create those headlines?

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Kent's winners, flops and other odd entries at Eurovision

Kent's winners, flops and other odd entries at Eurovision

From national treasures to bankrupt boybands, we look back at some of the county's memorable contributions to the song contest through the years.

Authors inspired by the Kent countryside

Authors inspired by the Kent countryside

Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Flemming are among the authors inspired by the county's countryside.

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Mapping Kent's Doctor Who history

Mapping Kent's Doctor Who history

As Doctor Who marks its half century, did you know that many episodes were filmed in the county? Find out where...

Remembering the Radio 1 Roadshow

Remembering the Radio 1 Roadshow

The Radio 1 Roadshow was synonymous with the summer and regularly visited Kent. We take a look back at its hey-day.

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How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

He is one of the most famous performers of all-time - but did you know Houdini brought his remarkable public stunts and shows to the county?

The studios responsible for TV gold

The studios responsible for TV gold

We take a look behind the scenes of how a TV company put Kent on the map and became a regular home to Kylie Minogue and Take That.

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The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

We take a look at the timeless story of one of Britain's most well-known and heartbreaking love triangles which left two of its protagonists dead.

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Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

As Rupert Bear celebrates his centenary, we look at the life of the Kent artist who gave birth to the iconic creation.

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When Mozart came to Kent

When Mozart came to Kent

The world's most famous composer performed in Kent during his European tour - with tickets costing just £12.81 in today's money.

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A great story is never far away

A great story is never far away

Some of the most celebrated authors of our time lived and worked in Kent and were inspired by their surroundings.

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How a Kent warehouse changed music forever

How a Kent warehouse changed music forever

The Beatles and Stones came knocking when a small firm created an ear-busting device that would define the '60s - here's its little known tale.

Epic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the 1990s

Epic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the 1990s

From Amadeus to Atomics, the glory days of clubbing across the county have been captured on camera.

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Eight household names who have played in Kent

Eight household names who have played in Kent

Did you catch any of these famous faces when they played in the county?

The Father of Science Fiction's love for Kent

The Father of Science Fiction's love for Kent

We take a look at the life and work of prolific writer HG Wells, who fell in love with a Kent seaside town.

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Wild nights at Kent's biggest-ever nightclub

Wild nights at Kent's biggest-ever nightclub

Amazing pictures of packed dance floors and crazy antics show exactly why Amadeus has earned legendary status.

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The men who brought us Bagpuss

The men who brought us Bagpuss

He's one of the most celebrated children characters of all time - we take a look at the men who created him.

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'I asked my dad what a tickle looked like'

'I asked my dad what a tickle looked like'

Meet the son of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, whose question sparked the inspiration for a cultural phenomenon.

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Pictures of cinema in the early 2000s

Pictures of cinema in the early 2000s

We take look at a Kent branch of Cineworld in happier times at the turn of the millennium.

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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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Watch: The big names who have filmed pop videos in the county

Watch: The big names who have filmed pop videos in the county

Some of the music world's biggest names have shot promotional films for their hits in the county - we take a look back at some of the biggest.

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'Can I have a P please Bob?'

'Can I have a P please Bob?'

We take a look back at legendary 1980s quiz show Blockbusters, presented by former Kent schoolboy Bob Holness.

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Tears and tantrums: Behind the scenes of Prince's festival triumph

Tears and tantrums: Behind the scenes of Prince's festival triumph

The man who booked Prince lifted the lid on the drama around securing one of the world's legendary performers to play in Kent.

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Kent's film star pioneers

Kent's film star pioneers

You may be surprised to learn which black and white film stars lived in the county.

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Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

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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Cinema controversy as The Exorcist opens

Cinema controversy as The Exorcist opens

Controversial movie The Exorcist forced one cinema in the county to hire ambulance crews to treat those who kept fainting in shock.

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Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Before smart phones, the playground was a simpler place – we take a look back at the fads which drained pocket money during the 80s and 90s.

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100 years of Dreamland

100 years of Dreamland

It's been a real rollercoaster for the seaside amusement park but Dreamland has managed to make it to its 100th birthday.

Frankie Say: Remember our influence on 1980s culture

Frankie Say: Remember our influence on 1980s culture

From Frankie Say T-shirts to TV, games and music, the county's influence on the Eighties was significant.

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Looking back at club's heyday

Looking back at club's heyday

Pictures and stories of partygoers throughout the years have emerged as a much-loved nightclub shuts its doors - are you in one of these photos?

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Kent's links to Oliver Twist

Kent's links to Oliver Twist

A new TV version of Oliver Twist prompted us to find out about Kent's links to Charles Dickens' novel.

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Celeb visits, 50p drinks and that song - memories of Strawberry Moons

Celeb visits, 50p drinks and that song - memories of Strawberry Moons

Fluorescent lights, pounding music and queuing in the cold are among the things people will remember from Maidstone nightclub Strawberry Moons.

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