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