Artikelname: Deal
Artikelbeschreibung: The Borough of Deal that we know today is a far cry from the town that King Henry VIII thought important enough to defend with no less than three castles in the sixteenth century and William Cobbett, in the early nineteenth century, could describe as a 'villainous place', in his book of travels, Rural Rides. Today it is friendlier, and better known as a popular seaside resort.This collection of nearly 200 old photographs of Deal recalls this later period, from the time when Victorian and Edwardian ladies fished from the pier or strolled on rhe beach in long dresses and big hats, through the war years to the activities and events of the modern resort.This book will rake the reader on a nostalgic trip around Deal and some of the surrounding villages, triggering memories for some and inrroducing newcomers and a younger generation to a world that has now largely disappeared.

Artikelname: Hythe
Artikelbeschreibung: This intriguing selection of over 200 photographs brings to life the ancient Cinque Port of Hythe, in Kent. For centuries the town has been in the forefront of our defence against invaders. It sent eleven ships against the Spanish Armada and in the early years of the nineteenth century, the Royal Military Canal and a long line of Martello Towers were built to repel Napoleon's forces.The many engravings and photographs in the book give a graphic portrait of a bygone era, when smuggling was one ofthe town's main activities; when soldiers from the nineteenth century School of Musketry bought a bustling life to the town; when well-to-do Victorians strolled up and down the Marine Parade or ventured nervously into a bathing machine; when locals travelled in a horse-drawn 'toast-rack' (so-called because everyone was packed-in, facing the same way); when newly-caught fish were taken round the streets in fish carts; when the lifeboat depended on oars and a sail; when there were over 20 windmills in the town; and when the military establishments in the area became training camps for thousands of British and Canadian soldiers.Yet Hythe today is peaceful, still managing to retain an enviable serenity which captivates and charms both visitors and local residents. In this wonderful volume, the authors capture the essence of that serenity and of Hythe through changing times.

Artikelname: Kent Churches
Artikelbeschreibung: A new fully revised edition of John Vigar's highly-acclaimed guide to the history and architecture of over 200 churches. Kent is the cradle of English Christianity and its churches include the oldest parish church still in use anywhere in Great Britain. There is also an illustrated introduction telling the story of Kent's churches in a readable yet informative way, and describing their many features and fittings.

Artikelname: Roman Roads of Kent
Artikelbeschreibung: There is a wide-spread fascination about Roman Roads and their locations. This book reveals their story in Kent, with the aid of many photographs and maps from the past. The detailed text is of particular value to ramblers and motorists seeking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.