Introduction 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 up to the present day. Below, you will first see an overview of the bridges with images. Click on the image to view further details, including additional photographs and historical background. Pre-Canal Hythe (Before 1804) Before the construction of the

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 Margaret Hart Margaret Hart, a Cambridge-born entrepreneur and nurse, built

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

Here are some useful documents to help you explore the history of your house: one provides guidelines for accessing resources, and the others are examples of completed research shared by members. These examples aim to preserve and pass down the property's legacy to future generations. St Bartholomew's Hospital Trust holds the copyright for the 1685 Hospital Map. Download information on the resources you can use to help research the history of your house: Examples of complete

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