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Kent Collection

Background imageKent Collection: Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 1966

Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 1966

Background imageKent Collection: Betteshanger Colliery, Kent, threatened with closure. 1985

Betteshanger Colliery, Kent, threatened with closure. 1985

Background imageKent Collection: Fishing boats frozen in Whitstable Harbour, Kent. 20th January 1966

Fishing boats frozen in Whitstable Harbour, Kent. 20th January 1966

Background imageKent Collection: Second World War, Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the raid. June 1942

Second World War, Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the raid. June 1942

Background imageKent Collection: Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Background imageKent Collection: The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain

The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. It was towed by a pair of diesel engines and carried only essential personnel

Background imageKent Collection: Nelly Bligh, the dog. This dog, called Nelly Bligh, owned by Mr Mallion

Nelly Bligh, the dog. This dog, called Nelly Bligh, owned by Mr Mallion, Hubbards Farm, Lenham Heath, Lenham, Kent, saved the the life of her master. Mr Mallion was knocked down and bitten by a boar

Background imageKent Collection: Young Navy cadets in Gravesend 1944

Young Navy cadets in Gravesend 1944
Young Navy cadets training for the seas by scrubbing the decks of this steamer in Gravesend. Nearby will be HMS Gordon, a Navy school on land

Background imageKent Collection: The Theatre Royal in Chatham, Kent. 22nd February 1945

The Theatre Royal in Chatham, Kent. 22nd February 1945

Background imageKent Collection: A man working near White Mill in Headcorn, Kent. The mill was Demolished in 1952

A man working near White Mill in Headcorn, Kent. The mill was Demolished in 1952. August 1946

Background imageKent Collection: Chilham Castle is a manor house and keep in the village of Chilham

Chilham Castle is a manor house and keep in the village of Chilham, between Ashford and Canterbury in the county of Kent, England The Norman keep of the Castle, the oldest building in the village

Background imageKent Collection: Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, and her white horse on the beach at St Marys Bay

Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, and her white horse on the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather. See the frames in this set for Diana riding the horse along the beach

Background imageKent Collection: At the paper mills of Messrs. Albert E. Reed and Co. at Aylesford, Kent

At the paper mills of Messrs. Albert E. Reed and Co. at Aylesford, Kent, where the yearly output of newsprint is 850, 000 miles of paper with a width of five feet

Background imageKent Collection: Pop singer Billy Fury has just bought a six acre farm near Ashford, Kent

Pop singer Billy Fury has just bought a six acre farm near Ashford, Kent, where he will soon be able to keep all his animals and birds

Background imageKent Collection: Leysdown Vanity Farm holiday camp. Isle of Sheppey, Kent. 1st June 1967

Leysdown Vanity Farm holiday camp. Isle of Sheppey, Kent. 1st June 1967

Background imageKent Collection: Gentle gorilla Etoumbie is swapping the good life for a sex life

Gentle gorilla Etoumbie is swapping the good life for a sex life. He is going home to Africa after ten years in Britain. He grew up here

Background imageKent Collection: Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St

Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather. This picture is part of a 10 picture set for this story

Background imageKent Collection: Picture set to accompany Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel

Picture set to accompany Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather

Background imageKent Collection: Heinkel 59 seaplane bearing red crosses shot down by Pilot Officer J

Heinkel 59 seaplane bearing red crosses shot down by Pilot Officer J. Allan of 54 Squadron over the Eastern Channel and alleged to have been used for mine - laying

Background imageKent Collection: Picture shows people celebrating in October 1944. World War Two was still raging

Picture shows people celebrating in October 1944. World War Two was still raging, but the people of England still found something to celebrate. Picture taken 1st October 1944. Location is Dover, Kent

Background imageKent Collection: Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common

Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells. Circa August 1940

Background imageKent Collection: The Bulleid Pacific locomotive N?34100 Appledore hauling the last steam driven Golden

The Bulleid Pacific locomotive N?34100 Appledore hauling the last steam driven Golden Arrow service between London and Dover 11th June 1961

Background imageKent Collection: A mock gas attack exercise in Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells during the phoney war

A mock gas attack exercise in Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells during the phoney war following the outbreak of war in September 1939

Background imageKent Collection: Having changed their clothes, working miners leave the changing room

Having changed their clothes, working miners leave the changing room and make their way to the pit at Betteshanger Colliery, Kent. 22nd February 1985

Background imageKent Collection: A J Warrens shop, Otford, a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Circa 1920

A J Warrens shop, Otford, a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Circa 1920

Background imageKent Collection: The Beatles filming their video for the song 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

The Beatles filming their video for the song "Strawberry Fields Forever"
The Beatles filming their video for the song " Strawberry Fields Forever" at Knole Park in Sevenoaks, Kent, on Monday 30th January 1967

Background imageKent Collection: The Ducking Stool, Fordwich Fair. Fordwich, Kent. 15th August 1929

The Ducking Stool, Fordwich Fair. Fordwich, Kent. 15th August 1929

Background imageKent Collection: Bowater Paper Mills Ltd. Wet end of paper machine, showing new material passing over

Bowater Paper Mills Ltd. Wet end of paper machine, showing new material passing over machine wire. November 1935

Background imageKent Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher and pupils of Chevening School at the opening of the new extension to the school, Circa July 1981

Background imageKent Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob Tenton going over the plans for Denesfield Court. A development of 16 sheltered living flats. Circa July 1981

Background imageKent Collection: Scenes at Bembom Brothers White Knuckle Theme Park (formerly known as Dreamland

Scenes at Bembom Brothers White Knuckle Theme Park (formerly known as Dreamland) in Margate, Kent. Pictured the Meteor ride. 5th April 1982

Background imageKent Collection: Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Background imageKent Collection: Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England. Hellfire Corner is a series of secret tunnels in the famous White Cliffs under Dover Castle

Background imageKent Collection: Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service

Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel

Background imageKent Collection: Actor David Jason who plays Pop Larkin and Rachel Bell, as Edith Pilchester pictured

Actor David Jason who plays Pop Larkin and Rachel Bell, as Edith Pilchester pictured during the filming of " The Darling Buds of May". 23rd May 1991

Background imageKent Collection: Mods v Rockers. Picture shows the scene at Margate

Mods v Rockers. Picture shows the scene at Margate, North East Kent in May 1964. Mods chasing the Rockers across the beach. Picture taken 17th May 1964

Background imageKent Collection: A female worker in a Butchers in Downe. Which is a village in Greater London within

A female worker in a Butchers in Downe. Which is a village in Greater London within the London Borough of Bromley, historically in Kent until 1965. 8th March 1950

Background imageKent Collection: Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Background imageKent Collection: A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent

A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent. 24th January 1962

Background imageKent Collection: Boys fishing for tadpoles in Eynsford, Kent. 25th May 1961

Boys fishing for tadpoles in Eynsford, Kent. 25th May 1961

Background imageKent Collection: Good Friday scenes in Eynsford, Kent. 19th April 1957

Good Friday scenes in Eynsford, Kent. 19th April 1957

Background imageKent Collection: 2 year old Alan is a great hunter of pigeons. Only they are a bit faster then he is

2 year old Alan is a great hunter of pigeons. Only they are a bit faster then he is. Canterbury Cathedral yard, Canterbury, Kent. 1st June 1954

Background imageKent Collection: A dinosaur on the move in Essex. A 16 foot high and 45 foot long Cetiosaurus

A dinosaur on the move in Essex. A 16 foot high and 45 foot long Cetiosaurus, a species of dinosaur, made by Mr Alan Ross, left Ramsgate this morning en route for Aviemore, Scotland

Background imageKent Collection: Miss World contestants go for a swim at the Butlins Hotel, Margate

Miss World contestants go for a swim at the Butlins Hotel, Margate. The girls are relaxing before the final tomorrow. 13th October 1957

Background imageKent Collection: Holiday scenes in Broadstairs, Kent. 1st August 1959

Holiday scenes in Broadstairs, Kent. 1st August 1959

Background imageKent Collection: 1300 year old Anglo Saxon gold cross found by farm worker Basil Wright (not pictured)

1300 year old Anglo Saxon gold cross found by farm worker Basil Wright (not pictured), in Thurnham, Kent. Mr Wright spotted a tiny gold cross in a field

Background imageKent Collection: An empty funfair in Margate, Kent, during Good Friday. 27th March 1964

An empty funfair in Margate, Kent, during Good Friday. 27th March 1964

Background imageKent Collection: Hop pickers arrive on the train from London to help harvest this years crop

Hop pickers arrive on the train from London to help harvest this years crop. This family are shown leaving Paddock Wood station heading off to the hop fields - note the carpet



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