On 4th February 1980 Jean Barker was made a life peer in the House of Lords and chose her title ... and thus she became “Baroness Trumpington of Sandwich in the county of Kent”.
This Hollywood superstar was a fan of Faversham! When we(those of us of a certain age!) think of Marlon Brando we think of Don Corleone … the big gangster boss Marlon played in 1972 film The Godfather.
Back in time - between the 6th and 8th century the white horse was the symbol for the ‘Jutish Kingdom of Kent’. The legend of using the white horse symbol along with the wording ‘Invicta’ (meaning ‘unconquered’) goes way back.
Meet Barbara Bodichon – a woman of the 1800s who pioneered women’s rights … and was the child of a scandalous affair. A romance between a rich man and a poor woman – it’s the stuff of dramas. Their family tree branches out to include Florence Nightingale and actress Helena Bonham-Carter.
With the sad passing of our much loved Queen Elizabeth II, we now have our new monarch … King Charles III. Here are some snippets about King Charles I and King Charles II …
For a surprising story of a double-love affair that was scandalous of the times in Ramsgate and another from Eastbourne click here for a five minute coffee break read!
We’re a Mum and two daughters and we love discovering local history … so what did we learn when researching and exploring the Kent town of Sevenoaks? What went on? Who were the characters from the olden days?!
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**NEW** Ewell Quiz Trail
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⭐ About this Quiz Trail:
More than just an activity, the Ewell Quiz Trail & Village Souvenir is full of local facts and stories. All presented in short snippets giving you lots of highlights. Complete the trail in your own time at your own pace.
Whilst you answer the fun clues on your walk around fascinating Ewell, you’ll also see lots of the wonderful history sights that are all around … PLUSyou’ll also have a take-home souvenir packed with loads of local history tales to read at your leisure.
24 pages - takes 1 to 2 hours - all outside - low cost. Lots of local history as well - explore Ewell in a new way!
⭐ Information for wheelchair users and pushchair users:
All areas are accessible.
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- Order under £10 P&P is £1.50 - Order £10 and over P&P is FREE!