~ NEW CONTENT 2018 ~
HISTORIC CANTERBURY
February 24, 2018
Lewis Family Page - Picture courtesy of mark lewis
February 11, 2018
J. Martin, Sun Street - Pictures courtesy talkingantiques.co.uk
February 9, 2018
The Buffs Tug of War Team - Picture courtesy of wilfredyoung.com
Picture of the week - Picture of the week #4
Richard Sinclair - Pictures courtesy of a frequent visitor (sorry this took so long!)
George Thompson - Pictures courtesy of a frequent visitor
January 27, 2018
Richard Sinclair - Pictures courtesy of the MORRIS family
January 11, 2018
Picture of the week - Picture of the week #3
October 13, 2017
Picture of the week - let's see if we can create a nice story about what's in each photo by the end of the week.
I'll add the comments under the photo as they come in from people.
August 28, 2017
Donate - created a button to accept donations for the site
Archibald McLean Ferrie - information added to the Buffs page
The Breweries - updated information on the Breweries thanks to Rory (1826/27 & 1838)
May 15, 2016
B&W Fisk-Moore - photo provided by Don Green Photography, Tyler, Texas by Cindi Cunningham
Rugg Family - new family page added
May 12, 2016
B&W Fisk-Moore - photo of Sylvia Pratley added courtesy of Terry Blake
Banks - new item added from my collection
May 8, 2016
Callow - new family name page added
Roper House - new photo added from my collection
Kings School - new photo added from my collection - chapel
St. Augustines College - new photo added from my collection - chapel
Hale Family - request added from a visitor
Falstaff Hotel - An old postcard of the Falstaff Hotel courtesy of Sijbrand Kuiper, Amsterdam Collection
April 16, 2016
J. G. Charlton (artistic plastic model) - Photo's added courtesy of a visitor
Where is this - another one sorted out, thanks this time to Clive
April 10, 2016
Many photo's added courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site (a big note of thanks)
St. Edmunds College (Clergy Orphan School) - application from my collection
J.G. Charlton - hop pickers from my collection
November 8, 2015
Photo's added courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site (a big note of thanks)
New photographer - Albert E Ellis
October 18, 2015
Richard Sinclair - Picture courtesy of a visitor to the site
Knott - new family name page added
White - family page updated
June 28, 2015
James Parsons - new photo's added courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
G. Cramp & Co - added courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site - St. George's Street
High Street - bill of Medhurst & Hopper, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
Burgate Street - new photo added of the back of the Saracen's Head pub 1923, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
Guildhall Street - Deakin & Sons bill, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
The Precincts - addition of Rev. J. Cullin, six preacher, photo courtesy of a visitor to the site
C. M. Drayson - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
The East Kent Photographic Company - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
Decimus Shoosmith - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
Fisk Moore - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
G. Hitchcock - photo courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
St. Lawrence Cricket Ground - photo's courtesy of Terry Smith
June 24, 2015
James Craik - new photograph added, possibly of John Murch, thanks to the family for the loan
June 22, 2015
Decimus Shoosmith - page updated, thanks to visitors to the site
James Craik - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
James Craik - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
James Craik - new photograph added, courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa Sutton nee Conley
June 21, 2015
The Buffs, Band - new photo's added courtesy of the family of A. Golding Band member
Where is this? - updated information thanks to Garth - Mayors parade
April 26, 2015
E & G Fullagar - new photo's added courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa SUTTON nee CONLEY
James Parsons - new photo's added courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa SUTTON nee CONLEY
F. W. Wells - new photographer added, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
James Craik - new photograph added, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
April 25, 2015
Wincheap street - page updated
Wincheap street - a photo of Edward Cawley added courtesy of the Appleyard family
John Bateman - new photo's added courtesy of the late Phoebe Louisa SUTTON nee CONLEY
February 21, 2015
Mussared Family - Family page added
St. Edmunds College - page updated
St. George's Hall - page updated
Old Dover Road - page updated
Burgate Street - page updated
St. Peter's Street - page updated
Bridge Street - page updated
St. Peter's Place - page updated
North Lane - page updated
St. Dunstan's Street - page updated
Military Road - page updated
St. Dunstan's Terrace - page updated
St. George's Street - page updated
Halfrod Family - page updated
Lade Family - page updated
Whitfield Family - page updated
Lefevre Family - page updated
February 7, 2015
Northgate Street - James Edward Bryant new photo added courtesy of a family member
Mummery - Family page added with pictures courtesy of a frequent visitor
January 4, 2015
C. W. Allen - new photo added thanks to a visitor
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo added thanks to a visitor
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo added courtesy of a frequent visitor
R. Sinclair & Sons - new photo added courtesy of the Head family
The Buffs - 1801 - 1900, a photo added of Pte. Albert Ernest Taylor kindly provided by Doug Taylor Grandson
November 16, 2014
J.G. Charlton - photo's added from my collection
St. Nicholas Harbledown - new photo added from my collection
Lady Wootten's Green - new photo's added
Chantry Lane - new photo's added
Sir John Boys House - new photo's added
Guildhall Street - page updated
Military Band - new photo's added courtesy of Ernie (Curly) Gornall
November 7, 2014
J.G. Charlton - photo's added from my collection
George Thompson - new photo added from my collection
October 26, 2014
B. V. Vincent - new photo added courtesy of the Manwaring family
October 25, 2014
St. George's Street - new information added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
B&W Fisk Moore - new photo added courtesy of Edna Overy
Policemen - page updated
R. Sinclair & Sons - new photo added courtesy of the Haddrell family
October 24, 2014
John Bateman - new photo added from my collection
The Precincts - page updated
E & G Fullagar - new photo added from my collection
Hatton & Wood - new page added
Munns family page added
Caldwell family - new item added thanks to a frequent visitor
Frank Bailey - new photo added from my collection
Where is this? - new photo's added from my collection
High Street - page updated, new item added thanks to a frequent visitor
Fleur di lis Hotel - new photo's added thanks to a frequent visitor
Goulden's - page updated
James Craik - photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
James Craik - photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
James Craik - photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
October 19, 2014
John Bateman - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
John Bateman - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
John Bateman - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
A. H. Styles - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
Henry Beauchamp Collis - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
Henry Beauchamp Collis - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
J. Parsons - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor
Happy Thanksgiving Canada, October 13, 2014
Sun Street - page updated
Frank Bailey - new photographs added courtesy of the Stephen's family
Where is this? - Can you help solve when, where and what these pictures represent? Photo's courtesy of the Stephen's family
September 25, 2014
James Craik - new photo's added courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
James Craik - picture courtesy of the ELGAR family
Sinclair & Sons - picture courtesy of the ELGAR family
Castle Street - picture courtesy of Roger Macnaughtan
Yeoman Family - new page added
Elgar Family - new page added
May 10, 2014
Unknown Family - a family from my collection
Court family - page updated
De Lasaux family - page updated
Caldwell family - page updated
May 2, 2014
St. Pauls Church - photo added of Sir George Rooke
Canterbury Cathedral - photo added of Sir George Rooke
Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke, from the Beaney Museum courtesy of Craig Bowen
West Family being added to the Family name page
April 23rd, 2014
Francis Bennett-Goldney - new photo added from my collection (Canterbury charter)
April 22nd, 2014
John Bateman - new photo added from my collection
Decimus Shoosmith - new photo added from my collection
St. Margaret's Street - new photo added from my collection
James Parsons - new photo added from my collection
C. W. Allen - new photo's added from my collection
WILTSHIER family - information added
Good Friday, April 18th, 2014
Banks - new item added (Furley) thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
High Street - new item added (Kings Head) thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
George Thompson - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
C. M. Drayson - new photo's added
April 17th, 2014
Brookes Bros. - new photos added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
Hal Drury - photo added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
NEAME family - new page added
John Bateman - new photo's added from my collection
April 10, 2014
James Craik - new photo added from my collection
John Bateman - new photo added from my collection
George Thompson - new photo added from my collection
April 8, 2014
John Bateman - new photo's added courtesy of P. White
James Craik - new photo added courtesy of P. White
Ackland & Youngman - new photo's added courtesy of J. Sly
April 1, 2014
Julia's Album - page updated with backs of photo's thanks to Marion Gower
Homersham - page updated with backs of photo's thanks to Marion Gower
Sankey Family - page updated with back of photo courtesy of Marion Gower
Sir John Boys House - updated with photo's from my collection
Sun Hotel - photo's added from my collection
No. 8 Palace Street - photo's added from my collection
Palace Street - photo's added from my collection
J.G. Charlton - photo's added from my collection
B&W Fisk Moore - addition of photo's thanks kindly to a visitor
March 29, 2014
St. Mildred's School - new photo added thanks to Lynda Butt
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo's added from my collection
Marshall Family - family information added thanks to G. Marshall
March 28, 2014
Decimus Shoosmith - new photo's added from my collection
John Bateman - new photo's added
March 16, 2014
B&W Fisk Moore - addition of Hilda Knight, thanks kindly to the family
Kent & Canterbury Hospital - addition of Hilda Knight, thanks kindly to the family
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo's added thanks kindly to a visitor to the site
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo's added from my collection
March 12, 2014
Decimus Shoosmith - new photo's added of paintings by Decimus, courtesy of Laurence Burns
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo's added thanks kindly to a visitor to the site
March 10, 2014
Stour Street - new information on Ellen Welby added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo added from my collection
March 9, 2014
The Military Band - new photo's added thanks kindly to a visitor to the site
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo's added thanks kindly to a visitor to the site
Buffs 1901 onwards - new photo added courtesy of the family of Albert Hunt, Bristol
March 3, 2014
Henry Beauchamp Collis - new picture of the shop added from my collection
John Bateman - new photo's added
Marshall Family - new page added
St. George's Street - picture letterhead of Martins, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
High Street - letterhead of F.H. Orchard added, thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
Fagg(e) family - new page added
The Buffs - one of the post cards has been dated and information noted courtesy of a visitor
January 2, 2014
Many street pages updated with names and information from the 1805-7 directory
Terry family page updated
January 1, 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
I'd like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2014!
Thank you all so much for continuing to enjoy and contribute to the site.
December 29, 2013
Arthur Lander - new photo thanks to C.W.
Henry Beauchamp Collis - new picture added from my collection
A.F. Colborne - new picture added from my collection
The East Kent Photographic Company - new picture added from my collection
November 23, 2013
G. Hitchcock - new photograph added, courtesy of a frequent visitor
November 18, 2013
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of the BODLE family thanks to Marion Gower
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of the POOLEY & MILLIKEN family thanks to Marion Gower
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of East Grinstead thanks to Marion Gower
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of Felixstowe, Suffolk thanks to Marion Gower
November 15, 2013
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of the YOUDEN family thanks to Marion Gower
November 11, 2013 (Remembrance Day)
A day to remember all of the men and women who have been killed and wounded in the wars and peacekeeping missions.
My grandfather (top right) and his mates
My great great grandfather Charles Terry and sons
Grandpa Brant
Homersham - page updated with photo's thanks to Marion Gower
Julia's Album - page updated with photo's of the GRAVELY family thanks to Marion Gower
Sankey Family - new photo added courtesy of Marion Gower
Pidduck Family - new page added courtesy of Marion Gower
Buffs Band - new items added courtesy of David W. Barker
November 4, 2013
Cushman Family - new page added
St. Augustine's Abbey - new photo's added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
St. Augustine's College - new photo's added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
C. M. Drayson - new photo's added
Snoulten - family page updated with photo's thanks to Marion Gower (Rose children)
October 31, 2013
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
My crazy Halloween pumpkins
James Craik - updated with photo's from my collection
Sir John Boys House - updated with photo's from my collection
St. Augustine's College - picture of Rev. Boggis, from my collection
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say that I'm extremely grateful to all those people who have contributed something to the site, and to those that continue to do so. It is what makes the site so valueable to all those who use it & enjoy it. SO THANK YOU.
October 26, 2013
Homersham - family page updated with photo's thanks to Marion Gower
Snoulten - family page updated with photo's thanks to Marion Gower
The County Hotel - new luggage tag added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
The Royal Fountain Hotel - new luggage tag added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
The Buffs - 1901 onwards page updated, photo added thanks to Ann Cook nee Hilton
The Buffs - 1801 - 1900, old envelope addressed to a soldier and a write-up, thanks to Dave Hill, Cornwall
The Weavers - page updated thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
September 17, 2013
Burgate Street - new Ads added
Mercery Lane - new Ads added
St. Margaret's street - new Ads added
St. Dunstan's street - new Ads added
John Bateman - new photo's added
St. Peter's Place - new photo added
Francis Bennett Goldney - new photo added
St. Peter's street - new photo's added
August 21, 2013
Weekes Family - bust of a lovely lady added thank you to a visitor
Sankey Family - picture of a trunk with Robert Sankey nameplate, thanks to a visitor
July 5, 2013
John Bateman - new picture added of Charlotte SWAN, courtesy of Lynda H.
Frank Bailey - new photograph added from my collection
St. George's Street - new item added R. Fill from my collection
St. Dunstan Street - new item added H. W. Bateman from my collection
St. Augustines Abbey - new photo added from my collection
St. Augustines College - new photos added from my collection
July 2, 2013
Lady Wootton's Green - Picture courtesy of Andy Linklater
Beverley Inn, Nackington - Picture courtesy of Andy Linklater
Canterbury West Station - Picture courtesy of Andy Linklater
James Craik - new photo from my collection
Fleur de Lis Hotel - new postcard courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site
Where is this? - photo solved thanks to Tricia Baxter & a frequent visitor to the site
The River - new picture of the flooding from my collection
June 25, 2013
Richard Sinclair - Picture courtesy of Canterbury Heritage Museum, Stour street
Photo of new buildings in St. George's Place, courtesy of Tricia Baxter
June 24, 2013
Buffs Band - new items added thanks to Doris
WW2 - new page added, contribution thanks to Doris
Where is this? - new contribution, thanks to Doris
June 6, 2013
St. Nicholas Hospital - new items added
1801 - 1900 The Buffs - new photo added with kind permission of NL
Buffs 1901 onwards - page updated
June 2, 2013
Lower Bridge street - new items added
May 30, 2013
Marable/Marrable - new family name page added
May 28, 2013
The Buffs Band - photograph of the Band 1910 Hong Kong
The Castle - new postcard added
Canterbury Cycling Club - new postcard added
East Kent Fox Hounds - new picture added
Richard Sinclair - new postcard added
John Bateman - new picture added of Ernest Mount from my collection
May 12, 2013
John Bateman - new pictures added courtesy of T. Cleaver (Possibly of the Burwill/Burville family)
Palace Street - photograph of G. Pesenti Restaurant
April 11, 2013
John Bateman - new pictures added courtesy of M. Hankins
James Craik - new pictures added courtesy of M. Hankins
Henry Beauchamp Collis - new picture added courtesy of M. Hankins
April 3, 2013
1801 - 1900 The Buffs - new photo's added with kind permission of S. Corbett
The Canterbury Breweries - updating in progress
April 2, 2013
The Weavers - new photo added courtesy of Canterbury River Tours
The Buffs Band - new photo's added with kind permission of C. Jepps
The River Stour - new photo added courtesy of Canterbury River Tours
April 1, 2013
Philosophical
& Literary Institute - new photo added courtesy of Canterbury
Heritage Museum, Stour Street
John Bateman - new photos added courtesy of S. Hodson
Black Friars - new photo added courtesy of Canterbury River Tours
James Craik - new pictures added thanks to A. Housego
March 25, 2013
Gower family - new page added
Mercery Lane - new photo added courtesy of Andy Linklater
St. George's Place - photo of Rev. J. Parker courtesy of the Parker Family Collection
March 13, 2013
Beating the Bounds - page updated with additional photo's
Canterbury Cathedral - page updated with additional photo's
Marsh family - new page added
March 9, 2013
Where is this - page updated with additional photo's
John Bateman - page updated with additional photo's
Banks Family - new page added
March 4, 2013
Baptist Chapel - new photo added
Rose Hotel - page updated with additional photo's
Howell family - new page added
Frank Bailey - new photograph added
February 27, 2013
St. Augustine's Abbey - page updated with additional photo's
February 13, 2013
Canterbury Cathedral - page updated with additional photo's
Kent & Canterbury Hospital - page updated
Ash & Co. Brewery - addition thanks to Rory Kehoe
Flint & Co. - addition thanks to Rory Kehoe
B&W Fisk Moore - addition thanks to the Trice and Dickinson families
Sir John Boys House - page updated
St. Martin's Cemetery - page updated
February 4, 2013
Sorry for the long wait in updates but here are a few:
St. John's Hospital - page updated
St. Margaret's Cemetery - page updated
St. Martin's Church - page updated
The Black Friars - page updated
The Mills - page updated
Fisk-Moore - page updated
Military Cemetery - new page
July 28, 2012
Miltary Band - page updated
Buffs 1801-1900 - page updated
Buffs 1901 onwards - page updated
June 28, 2012
Kings School - page updated
June 27, 2012
Sankey - family page updated
Watling Street - page updated
May 30, 2012
Firemen - photo's added by Mr. Alfred Edward Eves of Cardiff
Dane John - page updated
Swimming Baths - new photo added from my collection
St. George's Church - new photo added from my collection
May 22, 2012
Jackman family - a new family page added, information supplied by a family member
Frank BAILEY - updated information
Stour Street - new picture added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
May 15, 2012
Where is this - a new photo submitted by Andy Linklater
House of Agnes - a new photo submitted by Andy Linklater
Sinking of the St. Lawerence (Buffs) - article and photo of Mr. Thomas Price, submitted by Clare Rasdell, Great-grandaughter of Mr. Thomas Price
April 8, 2012
Drawing of the proposed "Iron Theatre" - submitted by a frequent visitor to the site
Arnold family - new page added
Page family - new page added
Court family - a link to the Court genealogy page added
March 2, 2012
Cemetery Gate - new photo added from my collection
St. George's Street - new photo added thanks to a frequent visitor to the site
The Buffs - new photo of a Buff 1843, thanks to a visitor to the site
January 29, 2012
George Thompson - new photo added from my collection
January 28, 2012
Castleden family page added
January 27, 2012
Royal East Kent Mounted Rifle Memorial - new photo added from my collection
St. Peter's Church - new photo added from my collection
The very sad news of the death of Charles
Lambie - of Westgate (thanks to Tricia
for letting me know)
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentish_gazette/news/2012/january/23/city_business.aspx
HAPPY 2012!!!
Wishing all the visitors to Historic Canterbury a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012!!
January 3, 2012
The Breweries updated - thanks to Rory Kehoe for some great information supplied on Alfred Beer & Co.
Chromos Building Stour Street - new photo added thanks to Ray
December 27, 2011
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season!!
Pemble Family - new page added
December 3, 2011
Canterbury Barracks - page updated
Fleur-de-lis hotel - new photo added from my collection
Military Road - new photo added from my collection
R.W. Bindon - new photo added from my collection
November 26, 2011
Hookers Mill - new photo added from my collection
North Lane - new photo added from my collection
October 22, 2011
War memorial Buttermarket - new photo added from my collection
White Swan, Northgate - new photo added from my collection
August 13, 2011
Cross street/Union street information update thanks kindly to Alan
St. Pauls Cemetery - thanks to Liz for a correction on the Southee family information
July 9, 2011
Masters Exotic Nursery - new pictures added thanks to the Museum of Canterbury
July 4, 2011
Twyman family - new pictures added thanks to Kevin Twyman
May 21, 2011
G. Hitchcock - new photograph added
St. Mildred's Church - new photographs added thanks to Paul Crampton
May 7, 2011
Invicta - new glass slides from my collection
St. Dunstan Street - Roper House and Flint and Kingsford St Dunstans brewery, drawings added by a regular visitor to the site
May 4, 2011
In loving memory of my grandmother Grace May TERRY who passed away on Monday, May 2nd, just a few weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was a spirited and loving woman who always made us feel at home. She lived a long and eventful life, and she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
May 1, 2011
Tower House - a lovely ariel view of Tower House c. 1930's thanks to a visitor to the site
Baptist Chapel - photo's of the work going on around the Baptist Chapel & the side of the building, thanks to Tricia Baxter
St. Martins Church Memorials - new image added thanks to Tricia Baxter
St. Mildred's Church - old photo added thanks to Paul Crampton
Arthur Lander - new ad thanks to Mark Baldwin