Wandering down the historic Abbey Street, you could learn about the 1538 precinct of the Faversham Abbey, the murder of Thomas Arden who was mayor in 1548, and that in September 5, 1782… nothing happened.

That is according to the tongue-in-cheek new plaque erected at number 50.

Abbey Street has more plaques outlining the town’s rich history than any other road, but amid the knowledgeable writings on the walls, Graham and Julie Holbrook’s sign reads: “On this site Sept.5, 1782 nothing happened”.

They say it has sparked a lot of giggles from the many tourists and ramblers walking by and spotting the hilarious plaque.

Mrs Holbrook, 72, said: “We found the plaque in Cornwall.

“We had a similar one a few years ago but this one was more like the usual Faversham ones which are scattered around the town.

"I looked up the day in question and it’s true, nothing happened on that day" - Julie Holbrook

“It is now a lot more noticeable. People are always walking down Abbey Street, tourists and walkers, so they’re always saying to their friends or family ‘ooh look, what does that sign say?’ and they run over to see what historical fact they will find out about Faversham.

“Abbey Street is part of the Saxon Shore Way so it’s a big walkers route. They’re not disappointed – we always see them having a laugh at it outside the window.

“I looked up the day in question and it’s true, nothing happened on that day.”

The couple, who have lived in their house for 33 years, may actually be being quite modest about the history of thier property, as their home dates back to 1676.

Like many of the other buildings in Abbey Street, it has a vast and rich history.

The beams inside are made from an old ship and Mrs Holbrook, who works on the Faversham in Bloom every year, likes to think they’re from the famous Mary Rose.

There are ten plaques in total in Abbey Street area, (according to faversham.org), not including Mr and Mrs Holbrooks.

Here are some of our favourites:

“Abbey Street – one of britain’s finest medieval streets, saved from destruction and restored in 1958. Among those responsible were Frederick Bishop, John Hallward, Geoffrey king, Herbert Richards and Sydney Wilson.”

“Faversham Abbey inner gateway founded 1147, demolished 1771 - the salvaged masonry was reused in the construction of 63-64 Abbey Street. Between this point and the present Anchor tavern was the Abbey’s nether green.

“Faversham Abbey outer gateway founded 1147. Northward from here, till 1538 was the precinct of Faversham Abbey, the archway was demolished in 1772 but this eastern portion of the gatehouse now forms part of Arden House. It incorporated a small chapel for the use of Abbey guests and the window can still be seen.

“Here lived Thomas Arden (Mayor 1548, comptroller of the port of sandwich and customer of Faversham) and herein on 15th Februrary 1551 he was murdered at the instigation of his wife. This house is immortaliSed in the Elizabethan drama Arden of Feversham.”