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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by johnfilmer on April 30, 2024, 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.

Small world...
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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by grandarog 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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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by johnfilmer 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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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by grandarog on April 30, 2024, 10:26:47 AM »
Come on folks have a guess.    CT Postcode.
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General Discussion / Re: Name Prefix
« Last post by Replica on April 30, 2024, 12:08:53 AM »
That aircraft your uncle was standing in front of is quite a might machine. Having the dog there was a nice touch as well!
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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by johnfilmer 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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Airfields / Re: List of Kent Military Airfields and Seaplane Bases
« Last post by mmitch on April 29, 2024, 10:33:46 AM »
It always amazes me that the Shorts Stirling bomber made its maiden flight from Rochester. Given that there was a bit more room than now....
 As a child I used to see as many as 3 Sunderlands bobbing at anchor  on the Medway by the Seaplane works
Only the launching ramp left now.
mmitch.
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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by grandarog on April 28, 2024, 09:46:57 PM »
johnfilmer,  You are going the right way not there yet. :)
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General Discussion / Re: Guess the Place
« Last post by johnfilmer on April 28, 2024, 08:53:06 PM »
Lynsted?
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Airfields / Re: List of Kent Military Airfields and Seaplane Bases
« Last post by Lutonman on April 28, 2024, 07:26:57 PM »
I remember flying Channel Airways from Rochester to Southend. Must be about 60 yrs ago.
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