Dartford, High Street 1902
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Photo of Dartford, High Street 1902

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Dartford is an ancient market-town which grew into a busy industrial centre on the River Darent, at the point where it was crossed by the Roman Watling Street, parts of which lie buried four feet beneath the High Street. The ornate façade of the Bull Hotel with its massive lanterns, on the right, conceals a Georgian galleried yard. Opposite, on the corner of Bullace Lane, is the reputed home of the Kentish rebel leader Wat Tyler.

Memories of Dartford, High Street 1902

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Dartford, High Street 1902

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I am researching for a book and need information on the Wainwright family who lived in New street South Darenth. They are listed in the 1911 census living at this address. Also has anybody stories of local woman marrying soldiers who were based in Dartford during WW 1. Thanks for your time. John
I knew Patrick Mackay well, he was 2 years older than me when we attended York Road School together. I have passed on everything I remember to the researcher.
I am wondering if anyone remembers a student of St Albans Road Infants School and subsequently York Road Primary School by the name of Patrick Mackay? He would have attended from 1959 through the early 60's and went on to commit several horrific murders. I am currently producing a documentary on the subject and would really welcome speaking with anyone who has any memories of Patrick Mackay. I can be contacted on 01752 727528 or via email on greg.goff@twofour.co.uk. Many thanks.
I lived in Dartford up until 1962. I went to Dartford West and was a member of the Young Farmers Club at the YMCA. My school friend was Allan Field and for the moment he is the only one I can remember. I had some good times there and my love for country life was born there. In the 50's I saw the countryside vanish and the polution of the paper mills. My mother worked on farms around Dartford and I was very attached to Dartford Heath, I walked my dog there and once I saw a fox (I was 10 or 12).