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Eythorne, Chapel Hill c.1955
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Along with its neighbouring villages of Betteshanger and Tilmanstone, this settlement was a centre of the short-lived Kent coal industry, which began when coal was discovered when borings for a proposed Channel tunnel were being made in 1891. The Kentish miners earned themselves a reputation for being among the most militant members of their arduous profession, before the local branch of the industry was shut down in the 1970s.

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A Selection of Memories from Eythorne

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 Eythorne

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Flax Court
I have just found this site and how strange to see a post from Neville Gerry's son. I used to play with Neville as we were the same age! I lived at Flax Court which was the home of my grandparents, Bernard and Catherine Whitaker. Bernard was the manager of Tilmanstone Colliery from 1930 to when he retired in 1960. I have fond memories of Eyethorne, sitting on the shed roof watching the combines. Playing in the haystacks, etc. I hope Neville's son reads this as quite a surpries to see his name.
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Added 21 March 2014

I Live On Sandwich Road
I moved to Sandwich Road when I was six, so 7 years ago now. I would like to find out about people who lived in my house and my road that I live in now from many years ago. If any of you have any answrs it would be much appreciated! Thank you
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Added 02 February 2014

Family History 17thc
Have been looking at my family history and it seems my great grandfather 8 times removed, John Mullett, was born 22.4.1627, married Elizabeth and died in Eythorne in 1701. His son Edward, then moved to the Midlands where the families have been ever since. Can anyone tell me what it is likely they were doing for a living at that time, and are there any Mullett's still in the area?
Eythorne, Church of St Peter and St Paul c1955
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Added 14 February 2013

1947 1969 Sandwich Road.
Wow, what memories of Sandwich Road of the "50s & "60s era. Just reading the memories already written just brought everything flooding back to me. I lived in Sandwich Road from when I was born in 1947 until I got married in1969, at one time I could name everyone who lived in Sandwich Road, but I expect that has all changed through the generations passing away. The photos of the garage run by Doug and ...see more
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