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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9997 on: April 30, 2024, 05:43:00 PM »
Well done johnfilmer. We have a strong family connection with Chilham.
Over to you.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9996 on: April 30, 2024, 04:24:29 PM »
It’s usually a popular place for a guess.

Chilham looking down the hill from the square towards the car park.
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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9995 on: April 30, 2024, 10:26:47 AM »
Come on folks have a guess.    CT Postcode.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9994 on: April 29, 2024, 12:43:52 PM »
Got it :)

As I only just played, I’ll hold back for now.
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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9993 on: April 28, 2024, 09:46:57 PM »
johnfilmer,  You are going the right way not there yet. :)

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9992 on: April 28, 2024, 08:53:06 PM »
Lynsted?
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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9991 on: April 28, 2024, 04:30:15 PM »
Not Medway .Head ESE ish. For a fair distance.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9990 on: April 28, 2024, 02:49:50 PM »
Medway area?

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9989 on: April 28, 2024, 02:15:16 PM »
Found this photo a few years ago . Good Luck. :) Name the Village.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9988 on: April 28, 2024, 10:36:41 AM »
Thanks Beachbum........That was a shock !  It was the only Mill I could think of with a black cowl. "Pure Guess".
Must find a picture to post now.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9987 on: April 28, 2024, 10:34:33 AM »
Looks fascinating.  Unfortunately my windmill climbing days are past. >:(  Here's the location information:
  • Address:                   St Peter's Footpath, Dane Valley, Margate CT9 2SP
  • Nat Grid:                  TR 36220 69999
  • Co-ords (WGS84):   51°22'47"N,001°23'35"E or 51.37986,1.39314

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9986 on: April 28, 2024, 10:06:15 AM »
Spot on grandarog, I walked past it on a sunny day the other week.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9985 on: April 28, 2024, 07:29:11 AM »
First guess .Drapers Mill ,Margate.?

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9984 on: April 27, 2024, 10:00:26 PM »
Bus shelter location:
  • Nat Grid:                    TQ9399359237
  • Nearest Post Code:   ME9 0JW
  • Co-ords (WGS84):     51°17'57"N, 000°46'53"E or 51.29920,0.78133

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9983 on: April 27, 2024, 09:27:26 PM »
Obviously a windmill, but which one?