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Writer, local historian, family historian. https://troytownstories.blogspot.com/
Researching the history and development of Troy Town, Rochester, Kent.
Researching the history and development of Troy Town, Rochester, Kent.
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Looking at the physical development of Troy Town, the people who created it, the people who lived there, and outside events that had an impact on their lives.
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent
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(If you're a UK based historian, or just History-curious, and don't know about the IHR, you are missing a treat). Over 50 fortnightly seminars (most also available online) during the academic year, and much more. Visit the Institute and its library if you're in London. And it's free. 2/2
Institute of Historical Research
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK's national centre for history
www.history.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
(If you're a UK based historian, or just History-curious, and don't know about the IHR, you are missing a treat). Over 50 fortnightly seminars (most also available online) during the academic year, and much more. Visit the Institute and its library if you're in London. And it's free. 2/2
The #Canterbury Shakespeare Festival is set to return this summer with five shows across four weeks around the city - BBC
Will the shade of Christopher Marlowe be looking on?
Will the shade of Christopher Marlowe be looking on?
July 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The #Canterbury Shakespeare Festival is set to return this summer with five shows across four weeks around the city - BBC
Will the shade of Christopher Marlowe be looking on?
Will the shade of Christopher Marlowe be looking on?
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A short-term paid research opportunity on the records of Snodhill Castle, details here: www.snodhillcastle.org/documentary-...
Documentary Research Opportunity | SNODHILL CASTLE
Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust now seeks a qualified person to help uncover its history.
www.snodhillcastle.org
July 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A short-term paid research opportunity on the records of Snodhill Castle, details here: www.snodhillcastle.org/documentary-...
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#OnThisDay 1884 London, Chatham & Dover Railway shunter J Woolley was injured.
At an unspecified location he was 'jammed between wagons while shunting, taken to hospital'.
No further outcome was given in the Company's record, now in the project database.
#Railway200
At an unspecified location he was 'jammed between wagons while shunting, taken to hospital'.
No further outcome was given in the Company's record, now in the project database.
#Railway200
July 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
#OnThisDay 1884 London, Chatham & Dover Railway shunter J Woolley was injured.
At an unspecified location he was 'jammed between wagons while shunting, taken to hospital'.
No further outcome was given in the Company's record, now in the project database.
#Railway200
At an unspecified location he was 'jammed between wagons while shunting, taken to hospital'.
No further outcome was given in the Company's record, now in the project database.
#Railway200
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Welcome to the 'Railway Work, Life & Death' project Bluesky account!
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
June 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to the 'Railway Work, Life & Death' project Bluesky account!
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
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Our marvellous Chair, Vanessa Harding, is on Channel 5's 'The Great Fire with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman' at 9pm this Thursday.
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
July 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our marvellous Chair, Vanessa Harding, is on Channel 5's 'The Great Fire with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman' at 9pm this Thursday.
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
Latest posts on Troy Town Stories: the Cazeneuve family of #Chatham #Kent #Huguenot #LocalHistory #FamilyHistory #OnePlaceWednesday
July 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Latest posts on Troy Town Stories: the Cazeneuve family of #Chatham #Kent #Huguenot #LocalHistory #FamilyHistory #OnePlaceWednesday
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Introduction session today for Medway Archives Centre's WWII legacy project to honour locals - both military and civilian - who died in the war. Help create a searchable database & preserve history. Interested? Contact archives@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 332714 #MedwayWWII #LocalHistory
July 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Introduction session today for Medway Archives Centre's WWII legacy project to honour locals - both military and civilian - who died in the war. Help create a searchable database & preserve history. Interested? Contact archives@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 332714 #MedwayWWII #LocalHistory
Looking at the physical development of Troy Town, the people who created it, the people who lived there, and outside events that had an impact on their lives.
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent
July 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Looking at the physical development of Troy Town, the people who created it, the people who lived there, and outside events that had an impact on their lives.
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent
From the beginning of Troy Town, around 1790, down to 1914.
#OnePlaceStudy #Rochester #Kent