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General Discussion
Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board.
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3588 Posts
54 Topics
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Last post by Diapason
in Re: Guess the Place
on October 21, 2020, 08:38:39 AM
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Ancestry Research
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14 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by Lyn L
in Re: Royal Marine service...
on October 21, 2020, 09:18:52 PM
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Maps and Plans
This is where members can post maps and plans not covered by any of the other categories, for example old Ordnance Survey maps.
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9 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by MartinR
in Kent in 1250
on June 28, 2020, 10:23:52 PM
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Domestic and Residential Buildings
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6 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Mike Gunnill
in Re: The Garrow, New Barn...
on August 23, 2020, 10:56:45 AM
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Civic Buildings
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6 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by CAT
in Re: Milton Regis Court H...
on February 28, 2020, 02:15:06 PM
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Geographical and Geological Features
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19 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in Re: Darland Banks 'lines...
on September 12, 2020, 03:19:04 PM
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City, Town and Village Histories
This is where members can discuss histories and timelines related to individual cities, towns and villages in Kent.
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126 Posts
6 Topics
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Last post by Archi93
in Re: Walderslade Village
on October 17, 2020, 04:29:33 PM
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Place Names
This is where members can discuss the origins of the names of towns, cities and villages in Kent
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59 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: Kent Place Names
on July 30, 2020, 11:37:08 PM
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Kent-built vessels
This board contains histories of Kent-built vessels
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317 Posts
174 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in HMS Clyde (1796 - 1814)
on October 17, 2020, 11:04:07 PM
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Rivers, Canals and other Inland Waterways
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11 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by Bill Jones
in Re: The Medway
on August 13, 2020, 12:32:11 PM
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Maritime incidents, disasters and shipwrecks
This is where you'll find information about maritime incidents, disasters and shipwrecks which occurred in the waters around Kent.
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13 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Colin walsh
in Re: Bacchus incident 192...
on July 10, 2020, 10:22:13 PM
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Shipbuilding and shipyards
Histories of Kent-based ship-builders and shipyards, including shipyards which have since been absorbed into Greater London.
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24 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Colin walsh
in Re: The Gillingham Shipy...
on April 25, 2020, 06:58:13 PM
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Harbours and Dockyards
This is where members can post articles about harbours, dockyards and other wharves, quays and anchorages.
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113 Posts
19 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: Chatham dockyard X s...
on August 08, 2020, 10:41:21 AM
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Lighthouses and Lightships
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13 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by MartinR
in Re: Lightship
on October 19, 2020, 08:18:30 PM
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Miscellaneous Maritime and Naval History
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35 Posts
11 Topics
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Last post by MartinR
in Re: Paddle Steamers on M...
on October 21, 2020, 08:08:10 PM
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Formations and units.
This is where people can post articles about Kent-based military units
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6 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by Pete
in Re: Formations and units...
on July 31, 2020, 05:04:56 PM
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Military Figures
This is where members can post articles about Kent-born or based military personnel.
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7 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Dover Patrol !
on May 25, 2020, 09:59:42 PM
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Civil Defences
This is where members can post articles about Air Raids, Air Raid Shelters, Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence.
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13 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by alkhamhills
in Re: Elms Vale Garage Dov...
on January 12, 2020, 10:41:49 AM
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Battles and Skirmishes
This is where members can post articles about battles and skirmishes which occurred within the County of Kent
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4 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Bill Jones
in The battle of Aylesford
on August 14, 2020, 06:23:03 AM
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Castles, Forts and other fortified places
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51 Posts
9 Topics
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Last post by Bill Jones
in Re: Broken castle at Sut...
on September 12, 2020, 07:06:06 AM
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Camps and Barracks
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28 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Mike Gunnill
in Re: Royal Flying Corps, ...
on July 07, 2020, 06:56:20 PM
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Gun Batteries
This is where members can post articles about Coastal Defence and Anti-Aircraft Gun batteries.
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23 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by Howardws
in Re: AA Gun Site on Romne...
on October 21, 2020, 07:22:15 PM
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Radar Stations and Searchlight Emplacements
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4 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in Re: Radar Stations and S...
on July 31, 2020, 07:32:44 AM
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Miscellaneous Military History
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52 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by Local Hiker
in Military Canal, Sheppey,...
on October 17, 2020, 12:21:58 PM
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Airfields
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36 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by castle261
in Headcorn Museum.
on August 31, 2020, 12:00:44 PM
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Aircraft Factories and manufacturers
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131 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in Re: Reginald Wells seap...
on October 01, 2020, 12:13:39 PM
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Aviation disasters
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7 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by Colin walsh
in Re: German Plane.
on March 05, 2020, 11:37:08 AM
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Aviators
This is where members can post articles about Kent-born or based aviators.
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5 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by mmitch
in Re: Alan Cobhams Flying ...
on October 11, 2019, 09:31:58 PM
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Miscellaneous Aviation History
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20 Posts
4 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: End of an Era.
on October 08, 2020, 04:08:14 PM
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Personal Memories
This is where members can share their memories of the past and of historical events in Kent
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232 Posts
29 Topics
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Last post by Cosmo Smallpiece
in Re: Overpaid, Oversexed ...
on October 09, 2020, 12:41:51 PM
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Personalities and Biographies
This is where members can place articles about Kent-born or Kent-based historical figures.
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25 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by Mike Gunnill
in Re: Will Adams "Shogun"
on May 28, 2020, 07:58:52 PM
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Agriculture
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14 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: GROVE END FARM, Tuns...
on August 03, 2020, 01:47:07 PM
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Fisheries and Fishing
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5 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by MartinR
in Re: Fishing Village.
on March 30, 2020, 01:25:16 PM
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Engineering Works and Factories
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16 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Recess Screws Ltd
on May 11, 2020, 10:30:53 PM
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Mills
This is where members can post articles about mills, including watermills and windmills
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93 Posts
17 Topics
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Last post by Mike Gunnill
in Re: Upchurch Windmill
on July 07, 2020, 12:19:04 PM
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Water Supply and Sewage
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21 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in Re: Water Supply and Sew...
on October 07, 2020, 08:29:12 PM
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Figures in Industry
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3 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by bertroid
in Re: William Ashby, millw...
on October 31, 2019, 09:38:04 PM
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Brewers and Breweries
This is where members can post articles about Kent's rich brewing history.
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9 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by dingo4638
in Re: Lion Brewery, Chatha...
on July 27, 2020, 09:41:21 AM
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Miscellaneous Industrial History
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45 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: Measurements old and...
on August 17, 2020, 06:04:44 PM
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Hospitals and Asylums
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45 Posts
4 Topics
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Last post by DaveTheTrain
in Re: Royal Sea Bathing Ho...
on September 02, 2020, 09:03:36 PM
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Outbreaks and Epidemics
This board was suggested by a member in the light of the current (March 2020) outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Please use this board to post about your experiences of the current outbreak as well as historical epidemics such as the Black Death of the mid-14th Century.
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118 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by castle261
in Re: Coronavirus. 2020
on August 25, 2020, 06:39:34 PM
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Miscellaneous Medical History
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6 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Fever Hospital.
on June 01, 2020, 02:15:52 PM
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Figures in Healthcare
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8 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by castle261
in Archibald McIndoe.
on June 03, 2020, 10:33:10 AM
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Pubs and Hotels
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66 Posts
7 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Upper Bell Blue Bell...
on June 10, 2020, 10:53:12 AM
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Nightclubs and Dancehalls
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41 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: Rochester Casino
on June 14, 2020, 11:54:46 AM
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Cinemas
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51 Posts
4 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: Cinemas- Gillingham
on February 10, 2020, 02:03:49 PM
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Theatres, Music and Concert Halls
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33 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Colin walsh
in Re: Barnards Palace of V...
on April 11, 2020, 09:16:35 PM
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Retail
This is where members can post articles about shops, supermarkets, markets and market stall holders.
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33 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: ` First `
on March 28, 2020, 12:43:41 PM
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Railways
This is where members can post articles about railways and railway-related stuff
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70 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in Re: Lost stations in Ken...
on August 19, 2020, 11:25:04 PM
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Roads, Tracks and Paths
This is where members can post articles about roads etc.
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132 Posts
8 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Nags Head Lane, Roch...
on June 10, 2020, 04:17:18 PM
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River Crossings
This is where members can post articles about bridges, tunnels and fords.
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16 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: Old Kingsferry Bridg...
on May 07, 2020, 10:13:13 PM
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Buses
This is where members can post articles about buses and bus-related stuff.
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45 Posts
5 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: Pilchers Coach
on June 28, 2020, 01:16:16 PM
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Churches, Mosques, and Temples
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52 Posts
7 Topics
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Last post by grandarog
in Re: St Mary the Virgin ....
on September 14, 2020, 10:08:55 AM
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Kent-born or based Religious Figures
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11 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: The Rood of Grace, B...
on August 12, 2020, 01:55:50 PM
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Cemeteries, Crematoriums
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4 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by grandarog
in Sittingbourne Cemetery.
on July 28, 2020, 03:36:44 PM
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Other Memorials
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7 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Royal Marine Cadet`s...
on May 10, 2020, 03:23:41 PM
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War Memorials
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6 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Longpockets
in Re: St Barbara Garrison ...
on January 08, 2020, 08:48:33 AM
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Courts and Court-Houses
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7 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by mmitch
in Re: The Old Bailey !
on March 10, 2020, 11:17:09 AM
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Famous Kent-related Crimes and Court Cases
This is where members can post articles about famous (or infamous) Kent-related crimes, civil or criminal (including Courts Martial) cases.
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2 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Mike Gunnill
in 25 Minute Read No.6.
on March 29, 2020, 01:53:47 PM
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Prisons
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11 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by Dave Smith
in Re: Kent Prisons
on July 03, 2020, 06:54:24 PM
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Executions
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2 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by grandarog
in North Kent Smuggling Gan...
on August 31, 2020, 12:44:09 PM
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Kent Police related stuff
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29 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: Chatham Police Stati...
on May 15, 2020, 01:22:50 PM
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HM Customs and Excise related stuff
This is where members can post articles about things related to HM Customs and Excise, including VAT-related and the more modern Border Force.
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14 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by alkhamhills
in Re: Customs & Excise !
on April 07, 2020, 07:29:00 PM
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Kent Fire Brigade related stuff
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16 Posts
2 Topics
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Last post by Smiffy
in Re: `The Cut `
on February 28, 2020, 09:07:52 PM
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Kent-based Ambulance Services related stuff
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2 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by KeithG
in Re: AMBULANCE SERVICE. 2...
on May 23, 2020, 10:42:04 AM
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HM Coastguard and RNLI related stuff
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1 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by stuartwaters
in MOVED: Customs & Excise ...
on October 03, 2019, 09:51:32 PM
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