Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Gravesend. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Gravesend, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Maps of Gravesend

Historic Maps of Gravesend and the local area.

Sheet Maps of Gravesend

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Gravesend and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

My name is Gary Canham, my brother Richard and I were placed into care at St Mary’s School in Graves End on the 24/04/1961, aged 3 and 2, we remained there till being returned to our mother and stepfather on 22/06/1963. I have horrid memories of this time in care with beatings and mental abuse from the Nuns and Priests, I was separated from my brother due to age differences but as a 3 year old I did not ...see more
Before the days of viral videos and memes there was Pathe News and runaway sexism. I played for Milton Road C of E primary school football team against a team featuring (shock!) a girl. Megan was immortalised on Pathe News and you can see her here: https://www.britishpathe.com/search/?searchQuery=Girl+footballer+1961