Living History of Kent & Sussex

Welcome to our Living History of Kent & Sussex blog! Here you'll find exciting stories from the Kent & Sussex past. We hope you enjoy reading them and discover something new!

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Whitstable: Whitstable Castle

Whitstable Castle has an interesting history, including name changes...

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West Malling: George Orwell

George Orwell, author of books 1984 and Animal Farm, came to West Malling in...

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Tenterden: Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place was the home of Ellen Terry – one of England’s most famous...

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Rye: Camber Castle

Camber Castle was built under the instruction of King Henry VIII...

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Rochester: Eastgate House

Eastgate House … is a fabulous place to visit! Built for a one time Mayor of Medway in the 1590’s...

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Canterbury: Canterbury Castle

Canterbury Castle is just a ten minute walk from the world famous Canterbury Cathedral...

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Broadstairs: The Crampton Museum

The Crampton Museum celebrates the great engineer and inventor, Thomas Crampton...

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