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The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597
Kent Hops, c1948. Creator: UnknownKent Hops, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]
Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: UnknownCanterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Founded in 597 and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of
Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: UnknownBell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Bell Harry Tower, designed by John Wastell during 15th century at Canterbury cathedral, listed as a World Heritage Site
Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. Creator: UnknownLanding of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Chatham in the Seenteenth Century, (1890). Creator: UnknownChatham in the Seenteenth Century, 1890. Chatham Dockyard was a Royal Navy Dockyard located on the River Medway in Kent, established from mid-16th century
The Falstaff, Canterbury, Kent, 1936. Creator: UnknownThe Falstaff, Canterbury, Kent, 1936. The Falstaff Hotel, 15th century coaching in dating to 1403. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]
The Bull, Rochester, Kent, 1936. Creator: UnknownThe Bull, Rochester, Kent, 1936. The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel, 16th century coaching Inn on the Dover-London road, Queen Victoria stayed here in 1836 and 1855
Canterbury Cathedral - Interior View, Canterbury, England, c1910. Creator: UnknownCanterbury Cathedral - Interior View, Canterbury, England, c1910. Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt between 1070 and 1077
Hengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Creator: William WalkerHengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Hengist and Horsa led the Angles, Saxons and Jute invasion of Britain in the 5th century. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)
The Britons submitting to Claudius, 1773. Creator: James TaylorThe Britons submitting to Claudius, 1773. Emperor Claudius, reigned AD41-54. ordered the invasion of Britain....the Romans met a large army of Britons
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Creator: Charles GrignionLanding of Julius Caesar, 1773. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, it was almost another hundred years before the Romans actually conquered Britain in AD 43
West Gate, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: UnknownWest Gate, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Westgate Towers in Canterbury, Kent, 60-foot (18 m) high western gate of the city wall, built of Kentish ragstone c1379
The Leas Shelter, Folkestone, 1900s. Creator: UnknownThe Leas Shelter, Folkestone, 1900s. A view along the coastline at Folkestone in Kent, showing the Leas Shelter which provided cover for holidaymakers wishing to take advantage of the view in bad
Christchurch Gateway, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: UnknownChristchurch Gateway, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Christchurch Gate in Canterbury, Kent, the principal entrance to the cathedral. The gateway was built between 1504 and 1521. Postcard
John Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian FoskettJohn Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964
Ventnor: The Cascade, 1916. Creator: UnknownVentnor: The Cascade, 1916. Waterfall at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Postcard. [The Photochrom Co. Ltd, London & Tunbridge Wells]
Bognor: Rough Sea, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: UnknownBognor: Rough Sea, late 19th-early 20th century. Large waves pounding the beach at Bognor Regis, Sussex. Postcard. [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London and Tunbridge Hills]
The Haven Hotel, Sandbanks, Bournemouth, 1929. Creator: UnknownThe Haven Hotel, Sandbanks, Bournemouth, 1929. Sailing boats off the south coast of Dorset. Postcard. [Photochrom Co. Ltd. London and Tunbridge Wells]
Torquay, Oddicombe Beach, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: UnknownTorquay, Oddicombe Beach, late 19th-early 20th century. View of the beach at the resort of Babbacombe near Torbay on the south coast of Devon
Ventnor, I. O. W - Childrens Pond, 1919. Creator: UnknownVentnor, I.O.W - Childrens Pond, 1919. Seafront at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Postcard. [The Photochrom Co. Ltd, London & Tunbridge Wells]
Walmer Castle, 1905. Creator: UnknownWalmer Castle, 1905. Walmer Castle in Kent was built in 1539 as part of a chain of artillery forts to guard the south coast. Postcard
John Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian FoskettJohn Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964
His Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. Creator: UnknownHis Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. The Duke of York, (1920-1936) became King George VI on 11 December 1936
Prince Edward, 1936, (1937). Creator: UnknownPrince Edward, 1936, (1937). One year old son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent; nephew of King George VI, 1936. From " George VI, King and Emperor", by Major J. T. Gorman [W. & G. Foyle Ltd
Chatham, c1910. Creator: UnknownChatham, c1910. Launch of H.M.S. " Hercules", a modern Ironclad. Dockyard and Naval Station. Population, 26, 424. A warship of the British Royal Navy being launched at Chatham in Kent
H. W. T. Hardinge (Kent), 1928. Creator: UnknownH. W. T. Hardinge (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]
A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. Creator: UnknownA. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]
F. E. Woolley (Kent), 1928. Creator: UnknownF. E. Woolley (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]
Mr. A. P. F. Chapman (Kent), 1928. Creator: UnknownMr. A. P. F. Chapman (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]
The Harbour, Dover, 1895. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic CoThe Harbour, Dover, 1895. Sailing boats and steamships at the port of Dover in Kent. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs
View of Rochester Bridge with the Castle, &c, 1779. Creator: UnknownView of Rochester Bridge with the Castle, &c, 1779. Rochester Bridge over the River Medway in Kent, with boats in the foreground and Rocheter Castle in the distance
The Attempted Balloon Voyage Across The Channel, 1882. Creator: UnknownThe Attempted Balloon Voyage Across The Channel, 1882. 1. inflating the balloon, 2. the start from Canterbury, 3. passing over Folkestone, 4. the basket and its lifebuoy
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry LemonSt. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks
Lewis VII. King of France, Before Beckets Tomb, (mid 19th century). Creator: J RogersLewis VII. King of France, Before Beckets Tomb, (mid 19th century). King Louis VII of France (1120-1180) kneeling in prayer at the tomb of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral
Mint Yard, Kings School, c1915. Creator: W M KeeseyMint Yard, Kings School, c1915. Boys at the The Kings School in Canterbury, Kent. It is said to have been founded in 597 AD and therefore may be the worlds oldest extant school
H. R. H. the late Duke of Kent taking part in American Independence Day, 1942. Creator: UnknownH.R.H. the late Duke of Kent, who was shortly afterwards killed on active service, taking part in Stars and Stripes in Britain on American Independence Day 1942, 1942
Ramsgate Sands, 1854, (1948). Creator: William Powell FrithRamsgate Sands, 1854, (1948). From " English Fashion", by Alison Settle. [Collins, London, 1948]
Mr. Churchill in His Study at Westerham, 1930s, (1945). Creator: UnknownMr. Churchill in His Study at Westerham, 1930s, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) at Chartwell, his home in Westerham, Kent
Working at Chartwell Manor, c1930, (1945). Creator: UnknownWorking at Chartwell Manor, c1930, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), smoking his trademark cigar, working at his desk at his home in Westerham, Kent
Leisure Moments at Westerham, c1930s, (1945). Creator: UnknownLeisure Moments at Westerham, c1930s, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) laying bricks on his estate at Westerham in Kent
Bricklayer and Artisan, 1928, (1945). Creator: UnknownBricklayer and Artisan, 1928, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) laying bricks for the wall of a house on his estate at Westerham in Kent
Welcoming Another Distinguished Foreign Visitor, 1919, (1937). Creator: UnknownWelcoming Another Distinguished Foreign Visitor, 1919, (1937). Prince Albert (later George VI), receiving H.I.M The Shah of Persia, at Dover, 1919
The Kings Mews, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Kings Mews, (1881). Kings Mews on the Charing Cross Road, with the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in the background, Westminster, London
Arrival of the Hoy at Margate, 1808, (c1900). Creator: UnknownArrival of the Hoy at Margate, 1808, (c1900). Lively scene on the front at Margate in Kent, as the hoy (a type of boat) arrives. Print after a painting by Philip James De Loutherbourg
Dover, 1832, (c1900). Creator: UnknownDover, 1832, (c1900). Bathing machines in the Channel at Dover on the coast of Kent, with the castle in the distance. Print after a watercolour painting by David Cox
St. James, Bicknor, Kent, 1858. Creator: Walter SmithSt. James, Bicknor, Kent, 1858. Exterior and interiof views of St James Church which dates from the 12th century. Published by Cowells Anastatic Press, [Ipswich]
S. W. View in the Quadrangle of St. Augustines College, Canterbury, c1847. CreatorS.W. View in the Quadrangle of St. Augustines College, Canterbury, c1847. St Augustine s, consecrated in 1848, served to train missionary clergy for the colonies