Nostalgic memories of Maidstone's local history
Share your own memories of Maidstone 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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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 24 in total
I lived at Bearstead and i attended Vintners park boys school, I remember boating on the Medway my friends and i used to go to the granada theatre to see all the big stars of that era, spent many happy hours in moat park,
a truly fantastic place to live such happy days,
Alwyn Oldfield
I was born in 1970 and have lived in Maidstone all my life.
When I was much younger I remember you could drive along Sandling Road and see soldiers carrying weapons, guarding the entrance to the Royal Engineers Invicta Barracks. This was before the dual carriageway was built and the entrance to the barracks was moved. You can no longer see the entrance when you drive by. ...see more
I was born in Maidstone 19 Hardy Street. Went to St Paul's School.
I started at Northborough School.The house was converted into flats.at the same time my mum had twins.so had to move out .And moved to Milton Street. So went to Westborough School.We then moved to Shepway estate Middlesex rd .then went to Mangravite School .I then went to the new Senacre Secondry School.But it was not finished .So we had to catch a bus to ...see more
I visited Maidstone Zoo as a child and I think it was during the 2nd world war. I remember the railway track along the side of the driveway but no trains were running. My most vivid memory, and I have never been sure if this is real or remembered from somewhere else and it is of standing on a bridge over a railway line and seeing a train loaded with what looked like bombs. Does anybody know if this could ...see more
Is there anyone that worked at the zoo or knows anyone that did as I believe my mum worked there in about the 50's??? any photo's would be great to see Michelle
Not my memory, but does anyone remember the late Clement & Iris Hill, pub licensees in their home town Maidstone in the 1960's or 70's?Their daughter, Penelope Hill, was in Maidstone until late 1980's but may have moved away. Does anyone know what became of her?
I remember Darge's nursery very well because I was born at in 16 Tonbridge Road in 1947. There was also Corbin's builders merchants a little further down if I remember correctly. I believe Jimmy Corbin who wrote about his years as a Spitfire pilot in the 2nd world war and later became a well respected teacher at the Technical School - as it was known then, - was a member of the same family. He died early ...see more
I got married in St. Faiths on 24/09/1983.
Can anyone help? I'm looking for my half-brother; his mum is called Beryl (nickname Jenny) her parents ran a pub in Maidstone and I think he was born in 1960. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Please get in touch if you have any information that will help me find my half-brother... Marnie
My father worked at the Star Hotel and has some wonderful stories but as much as I try I can't seem to find any photographs of the hotel .
In the 1970s, I myself went to a few discos held there, so I vaguely remember the steps up to the main door and the big hall downstairs - but being a teen I was interested in the music and boys not really in the venue.
Any photos and or memories of the Royal Star Hotel would be wonderful.
