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04 July 2020
While some have become Italian restaurants or bargain stores, many of Kent's oldest pubs are still going.
02 July 2020
From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.
01 July 2020
We take a look back at some of the most dramatic accidents and incidents in the history of the county's railways.
29 June 2020
The remarkable story of the fugitive peer and one of the county's most charismatic characters.
27 June 2020
Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?
24 June 2020
We take a look at the funfairs of our childhoods - the ones that still stand, and the ones that are just distant memories.
20 June 2020
From unexplained ghost sightings to our very own 'Bermuda Triangle', Kent's rich history means the county is no stranger to a conspiracy theory.
18 June 2020
The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.
17 June 2020
As public debate raged over how we should reflect on our history, we looked at some of the stories behind statues in the county.
14 June 2020
From 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.
13 June 2020
In 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.
13 June 2020
From 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.
12 June 2020
As Rupert Bear celebrates his centenary, we look at the life of the Kent artist who gave birth to the iconic creation.
11 June 2020
We 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?
08 June 2020
A movie actress with more than a million Instagram followers has told how she really misses life in Kent.
07 June 2020
The stories of Kentish folk put to death for their crimes, or even other people's crimes, are not for the faint hearted.
06 June 2020
We take a look back at when the county hosted some of the world's biggest events and most celebrated athletes.
24 April 2020
What does a former Pussy Cat Doll have in common with Kent? How many pints does Shepherd Neame produce? All these questions are answered here.
22 April 2020
Ever think you've laid eyes on a ghost? Discover the locations in Kent believed to be home to spooky spirits and friendly phantoms.
15 April 2020
Do 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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