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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9998 on: Today at 06:19:24 PM »
Thank you grandarog, I'll put up the next one tomorrow.

My grandfather's uncle was the saddler and harness maker in Chilham at the start of the 20th century. Walter Clements is buried in the churchyard, and the house facing the square, backing onto the Church is called Clements Cottage. His father was also a Saddler and was born in Doddington a few hundred yards from where I live now. He was trained by the local saddler before setting up on his own, first in Minster, Sheppey, then in Butchery Lane, Canterbury.

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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9997 on: Today at 05:43:00 PM »
Well done johnfilmer. We have a strong family connection with Chilham.
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Re: Guess the Place
« Reply #9996 on: Today at 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: Today at 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