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 location. Some places...

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 an overview of the...

ELHAM VALLEY CHURCH TOUR 13TH MAY 2026 By Alethea Lester On a breezy morning, the 13th May 2026 a group of HLHG members met up at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, in the picturesque square of Elham Village. After the distribution of some guide notes, members walked around the interesting and ancient interior of the church, where two members of the congregation were arranging flowers and sorting out the book sales area. Obviously, St Mary the Virgin is a well loved and well used church. ...