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The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now
04 July 2020While some have become Italian restaurants or bargain stores, many of Kent's oldest pubs are still going.
Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win
02 July 2020From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.
Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent
01 July 2020We take a look back at some of the most dramatic accidents and incidents in the history of the county's railways.
Does tourist hotspot hold the key to Lord Lucan mystery?
29 June 2020The remarkable story of the fugitive peer and one of the county's most charismatic characters.
Back to school for history lesson
27 June 2020Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?
In pictures: Kent's funfairs through time
24 June 2020We take a look at the funfairs of our childhoods - the ones that still stand, and the ones that are just distant memories.
Conspiracy theories and legends of Kent
20 June 2020From unexplained ghost sightings to our very own 'Bermuda Triangle', Kent's rich history means the county is no stranger to a conspiracy theory.
Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush
18 June 2020The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.
The history behind Kent's statues
17 June 2020As public debate raged over how we should reflect on our history, we looked at some of the stories behind statues in the county.
Harry Potter's links to Kent
14 June 2020From the Dartford Crossing to a house on Sheppey, Kent has it's fair share links to the wizarding world – although some are more tenuous than others.
Kent's links to the slave trade
13 June 2020In 1652 a Kent slaver blew himself up, but it would be more than 100 years before a vicar from the county helped sink the trade altogether.
The weird and wonderful stories from Kent's past
13 June 2020From Oxo to FA Cup oddities and spying to sea forts, here are some weird and wonderful tales from Kent's past which may be news to you.
Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him
12 June 2020As Rupert Bear celebrates his centenary, we look at the life of the Kent artist who gave birth to the iconic creation.
Are you a Man of Kent or Kentish Man?
11 June 2020We examine this historic divide between two sides of the county, look at how you can tell which side you are on and ask which is best?
‘I took a gap year and became a film star’
08 June 2020A movie actress with more than a million Instagram followers has told how she really misses life in Kent.
A horrible history of capital punishment
07 June 2020The stories of Kentish folk put to death for their crimes, or even other people's crimes, are not for the faint hearted.
When our county played host to sporting royalty
06 June 2020We take a look back at when the county hosted some of the world's biggest events and most celebrated athletes.
What does Kent and Nicole Scherzinger have in common?
24 April 2020What does a former Pussy Cat Doll have in common with Kent? How many pints does Shepherd Neame produce? All these questions are answered here.
Kent's most haunted roads, pubs and castles
22 April 2020Ever think you've laid eyes on a ghost? Discover the locations in Kent believed to be home to spooky spirits and friendly phantoms.
Who do you think you are? How to trace your family tree in Kent
15 April 2020Do you have Royal ancestors, or links to murky characters of distant days gone by? Find out how to trace your family history here.
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