Bilsington, Village 1909
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Bilsington is a small village on the main Hythe to Tenterden road. Once near the sea, it is now several miles inland. Near this cross-roads stands a jagged finger of brickwork pointing to the sky. This obelisk was put up to Sir William Cosway, who owned the Priory nearby. He died after falling out of a stage coach in 1835. The obelisk has been fully restored following a recent lightning strike.

An extract from Villages of Kent Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Bilsington

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. Here are some from Bilsington

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I can remember moving to Bilsington village when I was just over seven years old. I attended Bilsington Primary School and have clear memories of Miss Fellows (the Headmistress). She had a kind heart I think but at the time she seemed very strict to me. She would take us off for nature walks and it was during these times that I learned to love the soft greens of the countryside. She would point out to us ...see more