In 1929, Eastbourne was pretty much the last seaside resort to incur charges on the beach for bathing as it tried to hang on to its “elite” resort status. many other resorts had relaxed charges by this time, but Eastbourne’s Corporation insisted that...
The Viking attack on Lindisfarne. JS – Crowborough U3A, 15/2/24 https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory/History/viking-raid/ Quote: The devastating Viking attack on the church of St Cuthbert in 793 sent a shockwave through Europe. But...
On 11 July 1929 in gillingham kent a fire broke out at a fair killing 15 man and boys, 15 year later on 6 June 1944 two b26 crash over gillingham kent killing 18 including civilians, 7 years later on 4 December 1951 a bus crash in 52 Royal marines cadets killing 24...
Margery Polley of Pembury, martyred at Tonbridge 1557 (Maryan persecutions) Suggested at Tenterden Festival 2023 Quote:” Margery Polley of Pembury was burnt at Tonbridge in July 1555, she was the first woman Martyr of Mary’s reign. ”...
