This project explores the history of the buildings, streets, and places that have shaped the town of Hythe, Kent. It looks beyond what stands today to uncover what once occupied each site, how the land and buildings have changed, and the stories behind the names and locations familiar to us today. Each entry traces the history of a particular building, street, or site through different periods, recording the people, businesses, events, and activities connected with each locat

Introduction Canal Bridges of Hythe, Kent is a guide to every bridge crossing the Royal Military Canal in Hythe, Kent. This article describes the history of Hythe's canal bridges from before 1804 to the present day. This page provides information about the canal bridges and their history. The content is divided into two sections: bridges that existed before the construction of the canal (pre-1804) and those built after 1804 through the present day. Below, you will first see a

Ordnance Arms Ordnance Arms click on image for information The Star Inn The Old Portland Arms Click on the image for information Carpenters Arms 1949 Nelson Head The Providence Beer House Sportsman Dukes Head Cinque Ports Arms Cinque Ports Arms now Robson & Co.. The Gate Inn Rose & Crown Brewery Building (Prince of Prussia)

Personal oral histories & transcripts from Hythe residents capture their memories of growing up and living in the community during the world wars and significant events. They reflect on the town's changes, including the rise and fall of shops, pubs, buildings, and the impact of the military presence, brewery, and cinemas, highlighting both good times and challenges faced over the years. Rosie Grigsby click image for details Margaret Hart Margaret Hart, a Cambridge-born entrep

Download the document to read an extract from a book by Mike Umbers - 'About St Leonard's Church Further details about the book can be found here: About St Leonard's Graffiti Graffiti at St Leonard's Church Compiled by Anne Petrie - view detailed notes on graffiti Brief history of St Leonard's Church Lionel Lukin was a pioneer in the construction of the modern “unsinkable” lifeboat. Click on the image below for information. Lionel Lukin The Hildyard Window Crypt Click on the

Introduction The Hythe Bailiffs held office from 1331 to 1574, with John Bridgman serving as the last Bailiff and becoming the first Mayor in 1575. A list of dates and mayors has been recorded from 1575 to the present day. Why Hythe had Bailiffs and Jurats The below document contains a comprehensive listing of Mayors & Bailiffs from the 14th Century to today. The grid blow shows all available photographs of past mayors. Hover the cursor over an image to reveal the name and ye

Canon Newman Hall Iron Age and Medieval Site Dig - East Cliff Folkestone Centuries Interactive Finds & Discoveries map Probably like most...

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How to research a grave at St Leonard's Church Your starting point is to refer to the full grave index. The document is organised by name, in alphabetical order. Next to each name is a plot number. Using the plot number you can refer to the individual map and plot documents containing details of the name, inscription and where available, historical facts surrounding the person. The map of the graveyard can used in conjunction with the other documents to help locate where in t

Discover how to research the history of your house and uncover the stories behind the places we live. This guide provides useful documents and examples to help explore your property's past using historical records, maps, photographs, and other sources. The resources include guidance on accessing local history records and examples of house history research shared by members, helping to preserve the stories of properties, their occupants, and their connections to Hythe’s herit

We have an archive with a large collection of documents and photographs in the process of being categorised. Some of these are now...

Folkestone, Hythe & Sandgate Tramway In 1870, when the Tramways act was passed, towns throughout Britain began to provide a tram service for public transport. At first these were horse drawn trams running on rails, sunk flush to the road surface. The metal wheels on metal rails caused less friction than tyres, which meant that a horse drawn tram, could carry a greater number of passengers than a conventional horse drawn bus. In later years, trams were electrified and continue