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Kent Collection

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

Betteshanger Colliery, Kent, threatened with closure. 1985

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

Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 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: The Theatre Royal in Chatham, Kent. 22nd February 1945

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

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

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

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: Holiday scenes in Margate, Kent. August 1963

Holiday scenes in Margate, Kent. August 1963

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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 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: Prime Minister John Major surrounded by tractors during his visit to Massey Ferguson

Prime Minister John Major surrounded by tractors during his visit to Massey Ferguson Tractors at Sheerness Docks. 3rd April 1992

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: Home Secretary Herbert Morrison seen here being served with a cup of tea by W. V. S

Home Secretary Herbert Morrison seen here being served with a cup of tea by W. V. S
Home Secretary Herbert Morrison seen here being served with a cup of tea by W.V.S. volunteer Mrs Burslem in Tunbridge Wells. Circa September 1940

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: The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey

The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey, near Sheerness, where they inspected the trial and practice ground and visited the construction

Background imageKent Collection: Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Margate, Kent. Pictured

Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Margate, Kent. Pictured, a hut on the sand with " Up the Rockers" and " Up the Mods" written on it. 17th May 1964

Background imageKent Collection: Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Ramsgate, Kent. Pictured

Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Ramsgate, Kent. Pictured, donkeys on a deserted Ramsgate beach waiting for trade. 17th May 1964

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: Let us introduce you to Mr. H. W. Butcher, who has been a family butcher at Orpington

Let us introduce you to Mr. H. W. Butcher, who has been a family butcher at Orpington, in Kent, for the last eleven years. Mr

Background imageKent Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

Background imageKent Collection: The blessing of Folkestone Fisheries. The ceremony of blessing the fisheries in the fish

The blessing of Folkestone Fisheries. The ceremony of blessing the fisheries in the fish market at Folkestone.The Bishop of Ontario preaches. A procession followed a previous church service

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

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: 66-year-old George Sawyer and his 63-year-old wife Elizabeth

66-year-old George Sawyer and his 63-year-old wife Elizabeth, owing to " lots of ups and downs" in their lives, have never had a holiday and were not able to have a honeymoon

Background imageKent Collection: Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate, Kent. 22nd February 1968

Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate, Kent. 22nd February 1968

Background imageKent Collection: General views of Stanhope Estate, Ashford, Kent. 20th November 1988

General views of Stanhope Estate, Ashford, Kent. 20th November 1988

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: A general view of Downe, a village in Greater London within the London Borough of Bromley

A general view of Downe, 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: Visitors are given a tour of the new power station at Dungeness, Kent. 10th August 1966

Visitors are given a tour of the new power station at Dungeness, Kent. 10th August 1966

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 dinosaur on the move in Essex

Background imageKent Collection: Edward Heath conducts Christmas carol singing at a Broadstairs, Kent

Edward Heath conducts Christmas carol singing at a Broadstairs, Kent, charity concert 19th December 1965

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: Bank holiday scenes in Broadstairs, Kent. 5th August 1962

Bank holiday scenes in Broadstairs, Kent. 5th August 1962

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

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: Crowds on the beach at Margate in Kent during a hot summer day. June 1960 M4328-007

Crowds on the beach at Margate in Kent during a hot summer day. June 1960 M4328-007

Background imageKent Collection: Hop Picking at Whitbreads Hop Fare, Beltring, Kent. While the family puts the hops into

Hop Picking at Whitbreads Hop Fare, Beltring, Kent. While the family puts the hops into
Hop Picking at Whitbreads Hop Fare, Beltring, Kent

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

Background imageKent Collection: Christmas lambs. Down at Rye House Farm, Otford, Kent, early lambs are being born

Christmas lambs. Down at Rye House Farm, Otford, Kent, early lambs are being born. 3 have been born so far and many more are expected before Xmas

Background imageKent Collection: A couple in Canterbury during Canterbury Week, Kent. Canterbury Cathedral in

A couple in Canterbury during Canterbury Week, Kent. Canterbury Cathedral in the background. August 1947

Background imageKent Collection: Animals-Horses-Shetland Ponies. This Deserves A Horse Laugh

Animals-Horses-Shetland Ponies. This Deserves A Horse Laugh. Shopping without petrol is no problem for Miss Grizel Ballantyne, of Sevenoaks, Kent

Background imageKent Collection: Linda Lusardi former page three 3 girl appearing a stage production of My Fair Lady as

Linda Lusardi former page three 3 girl appearing a stage production of My Fair Lady as Eliza Doolittle in Darford Kent with Philip Madoc Actor as Professor Higgins

Background imageKent Collection: A German fighter brought down over Kent. September 1940

A German fighter brought down over Kent. September 1940

Background imageKent Collection: Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

Background imageKent Collection: People watching the Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent

People watching the Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

Background imageKent Collection: Arm in arm down the streets these men and women are watched by civilians who are

Arm in arm down the streets these men and women are watched by civilians who are celebrating the " liberation" of Dover. 30th September 1944

Background imageKent Collection: Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheepdog, Dover. September 1944

Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheepdog, Dover. September 1944

Background imageKent Collection: Notice put up for anybody visiting Folkstone, Kent. The town is being shelled in

Notice put up for anybody visiting Folkstone, Kent. The town is being shelled in one of many air raids across Britain in The Blitz. Picture taken 23rd October 1940

Background imageKent Collection: Oberleutnant Warner Voigt, aged 25, pictured amongst British army in Dover, Kent

Oberleutnant Warner Voigt, aged 25, pictured amongst British army in Dover, Kent. He landed his plane on the way back to Germany as he feared he would not make it over the channel to home

Background imageKent Collection: People of Dover flying the union jack flag. Picture taken 1st October 1944

People of Dover flying the union jack flag. Picture taken 1st October 1944

Background imageKent Collection: A pub in Dover - shepherds and gunners celebrate. Pub is un named

A pub in Dover - shepherds and gunners celebrate. Pub is un named. Picture taken 1st October 1944

Background imageKent Collection: The home guard, display and training. Picture possibly taken in Chatham, Kent

The home guard, display and training. Picture possibly taken in Chatham, Kent

Background imageKent Collection: Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be

Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be demobbed. Picture taken 24th February 1946

Background imageKent Collection: Second World War, Canterbury. Part of the main street. Firemen putting out

Second World War, Canterbury. Part of the main street. Firemen putting out the smouldering fires. Circa 1942

Background imageKent Collection: Eight year old Humbert and his six year old brother Somers Pedro seen here experiencing

Eight year old Humbert and his six year old brother Somers Pedro seen here experiencing snow for the first time, shortly after they and 145 other Jamaicans arrived at Dover. 4th January 1955

Background imageKent Collection: Yvonne MacKenzie, aged 19, who lives in Broadstairs is the reigning Miss Broadstairs

Yvonne MacKenzie, aged 19, who lives in Broadstairs is the reigning Miss Broadstairs and has been employed through the summer as a beach photographer on the sands at Broadstairs. 26th September 1960



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