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Maidstone, Allington Castle 1898
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This romantic-looking castle, set in a bend of the River Medway, was founded in early Norman times, and rebuilt in the late 13th century by Sir Stephen de Penchester, the Warden of the Cinque Ports. Further alterations were made by the Wyatt family when it came into their possession in 1493, and Sir Thomas Wyatt, the father of the English sonnet, was born here in 1503. The buildings were to undergo further extensive restoration at the hands of the mountaineer Lord Martin Conway eight years after this picture was taken.

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A Selection of Memories from Maidstone

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Maidstone

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Happy Days
I lived at Bearstead and i attended Vintners park boys school, I remember boating on the Medway my friends and i used to go to the granada theatre to see all the big stars of that era, spent many happy hours in moat park, a truly fantastic place to live such happy days, Alwyn Oldfield
Maidstone, Mote Park, the Lake c1955
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Maidstone Invicta Barrack Old Entrance On Sandling Road
I was born in 1970 and have lived in Maidstone all my life. When I was much younger I remember you could drive along Sandling Road and see soldiers carrying weapons, guarding the entrance to the Royal Engineers Invicta Barracks. This was before the dual carriageway was built and the entrance to the barracks was moved. You can no longer see the entrance when you drive by. ...see more
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Maidstone
I was born in Maidstone 19 Hardy Street. Went to St Paul's School. I started at Northborough School.The house was converted into flats.at the same time my mum had twins.so had to move out .And moved to Milton Street. So went to Westborough School.We then moved to Shepway estate Middlesex rd .then went to Mangravite School .I then went to the new Senacre Secondry School.But it was not finished .So we had to catch a bus ...see more
Maidstone, Mote Park, the Lake c1955
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Memory Of Maidstone Zoo
I visited Maidstone Zoo as a child and I think it was during the 2nd world war. I remember the railway track along the side of the driveway but no trains were running. My most vivid memory, and I have never been sure if this is real or remembered from somewhere else and it is of standing on a bridge over a railway line and seeing a train loaded with what looked like bombs. Does anybody know if this ...see more
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Added 29 January 2015

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