Category Archives: Kent

The Raid on the Medway: an eyewitness account

Posted on June 9, 2017 by tthurai

While most of us are familiar with stories of the Plague (1665) and the Great Fire of London (1666), few are acquainted with the third catastrophe that hit England in 1667. On 9 June, the Dutch fleet led by the … Continue reading →

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Leeds Castle: the tragic romance of a medieval duchess

Posted on May 30, 2016 by tthurai

Leeds Castle has been linked with a number of royal love-affairs, most notably that of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. But there is another tale – less well-known, but equally poignant. The marriage of Henry V’s brother, Duke Humphrey of … Continue reading →

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