Nostalgic memories of Faversham's local history

Share your own memories of Faversham and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I hope that anyone left of my family can read this, as now being 72 , I lost all track of coming to Kent. My home town was Lytham St Annes where my mother lived and dad was in the RAF and met my mother there. My Grand father was Alf Manuel of 1 Becket Street Faversham - not forgetting my Grandma of course. I always loved the smell of walking around the town because of the full gas tanks, a sweet ...see more
Please have a look at this blog and see if you can help identify the mystery lady. There may be a free pint in it for you. Also if you go back a few entries you will see a concise and funny look at the famous Arden murder case. atomicsquibblog.com
After our marriage in March 1962 my wife and I spent a short while in Gillingham, living with my mother and sister. My mother was managing a branch of Stuarts the Cleaners and we were aware that a similar vacancy was soon to be available in the Faversham branch. My wife was lucky enough to be successful enough to get the post. The job came with accommodation over the shop premises. This was a big break ...see more