The Ways of Walderslade

By the late 1400`s, Chatham was a small agricultural and fishing town. To the south lay the manor houses of Snodhurst an…

Borstal : A History of Rochester Prison

The word Borstal is synonymous with treatment of young criminals, but do you know where it originates? A convict prison …

Temples in Concrete

A collection of photographs featuring the Medway Viaducts in Kent, South East England, and the surrounding area, taken d…

Vulcan`s Daughters

Mary Laker told in 1983 of her family who came from the rural area of Kent around Tenterden and Ashford where her father…

A History of Murston

Compiled in 2011 by Bryan Clark this is a fully comprehensive account of this village through a century of change. Betwe…

Boxley: The story of an English Parish

The complete history of Boxley Parish & Abbey told originally in 1999 and recently reprinted with photos and maps to acc…

Sandling Memories

By Robin Ambrose this 159 page paperback is full of old photograps and location maps covering the village of Sandling no…

Boxley Village Memories

By Robin Ambrose published in 2014 this book gives memories of this important small village nestling at the foot of the …

Penenden Heath`s Story : Heathlands & Hangings, Houses & History

By Robin ambrose this 130 page paperback looks at the area famous for its public executions as part of Maidstone`s north…

Vinters, Weavering and Grove Green Memories

In this book Robin Ambrose looks at the detailed history of these areas in 168 pages with numerous illustrations and som…

The History of British Bus Services

Originally published in 1968 this is a fully revised edition dating from 1989. The late Author who was Emritus Professor…

Mote Park`s Story

Mote Park has been called the `jewel in Maidstone`s crown` and this book tells of its long history and of its personalit…