Alkham, Kent

Grandfather

My paternal grandfather was born in West Hougham in 1864. His name was Harry Brigham Barton. His father was a wheelwright and lived it West Hougham. His name was Thomas Skinner Barton.

Fools gold and castles

I can look back to sunny days and my uncle helping us to collect fools gold at St Margaret at Cliff. Auntie Alice would pack up a picnic and we would take a ride in the car (I can't remember what type) and we would sit down on the beach, I think it was cobbles, I don't remember any sand.... [more]

1945 to 1966

My grandparents, Jabez Smith and Kate his wife owned the post office in Coombe Valley Road, formerly Union Road, before and during the war. Their daughter Rose Moss (my Mother) ran it from the age of sixteen. They also owned and lived in The Bungalow just  a half a mile east of St Radiguns Abbey ruins. Apparently it is still there... [more]

Robert William Wells (Shop keeper)

I understand my grand father workedin,orpossibly owned a fishmongers and or grocers aroundabout 1900

can anyone confirm this please and where was it.

Was it his own shop or was he an employee

Does it still stand ,do any photos exist of it

Thankyou


John Wells

This was the in place when I was 18

I remember this as being the place to go when we were out for the evening. We used to drink vodka and lime and think we were really cool. It used to get packed out and was really modern and trendy in it's day.

Raymond Martin - Nice Memories of Kingsnoth Gardens Past & Present

Kingsnorth Gardens has given the people of Folkestone and visitors great pleasure over the years and to this day still attracts people who want to relax on a summers day and enjoy the Gardens. In 1966 I was an apprentice electrician and was involved in installing lighting so that the gardens could be enjoyed in the shorter days of the winter months. In... [more]

Going in your shop. (David Pepin)

I am writing on behalf of my 85 year old mum, Dorothy Clark, nee Gamble, who used to go in your shop! My mum was born in Alma Road, Shorn Cliff and moved to Folkstone High Street at around 3-4 years old, then back to Dunnett Road, Cheriton where she went to All Souls School, then to More Hall School. From... [more]

Old High Street Summer of 1966

The old High Street was a hive of activity especially in the summer months, I remember the Acropolis coffee bar which was run by a Greek family including Archie Aggro who was a very tough character and stood no nonsence. The coffee and salami baguettes were the best in the town and Noel Reading, bass guitarist with The Hendrix Experience would... [more]