Discover the fascinating history of St Leonard’s Church in Hythe, Kent, including its architecture, monuments, inscriptions, graffiti diagrams and their meanings, Lionel Lukin’s life and pioneering lifeboat design, the historic font, the Robert Aubrey Hildyard window, and the church grounds. Learn about the St Leonard’s Garden Group and the dedicated volunteers who care for the church grounds every week. Download the document to read an extract from a book by Mike Umbers - 'A

Introduction: Hythe's mayors and bailiffs have played an important part in the history of the town. This page provides historical information about the Bailiffs of Hythe from 1331 and the Mayors from 1575 to the present day. Why Hythe had Bailiffs and Jurats The document below contains a comprehensive listing of Mayors & Bailiffs from the 14th Century to today. The grid below shows all available photographs of past mayors. Hover the cursor over an image to reveal the name and

Uncover the secrets hidden beneath the streets of Hythe and Folkestone. View detailed find maps and excavation reports revealing a medieval forge and a Roman villa. Canon Newman Hall Dig - East Cliff Folkestone Centuries Iron Age and Medieval Site Interactive Finds & Discoveries map Probably like most members of the Hythe community, we all see things while wandering around, that make us think 'what is that and where does it fit into Hythe’s history', as well as sometimes find