Located in the borough of Ashford in Kent and sited just six miles from the prog-rock temple of Canterbury, Chilham is a beautiful small village packed with stunning mediaeval architecture. …
Like stepping back through time: 30 photos of the stunning ancient English village of Chilham on the Kent Downs Read More
Last weekend, I was in Kent taking pictures of Tenterden town, watching my football team lose again and taking a quick look around the rather wonderful headquarters of the Kent …
In photos: Tenterden Town railway station and the wonderful Old Dairy Taproom Read More
Surrounded by Kent’s tranquil countryside, Tenterden is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ashford in south east England. Here’s 25 photos taken around the High Street as …
Tenterden in twilight – 25 evening photos of a picturesque Kent town Read More
Ramsgate is a small town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England, and back in the 19th century it was a hugely busy seaside resort.
Fifty photographs of Ramsgate, Kent in winter – architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour Read More
Here’s some more photos from a recent visit to Folkestone in Kent, featuring the Charivari Day parade, beach scenes, boats and bars.
Folkestone in 60 photos: beach scenes, Charivari Day parade, boats, bars and night life Read More
Eighteen years after I fist visited the now-disused Folkestone Harbour railway station, I returned last weekend to see how the place has been transformed into a bustling tourist attraction.
In photos: Return to Folkestone Harbour disused railway station – thirty images Read More
I recently visited Margate on the south coast of England to watch Dulwich Hamlet football club thump the home team 4-1. I also made sure I got there early enough …
In photos: Margate in the winter time – 65 photos of the seaside, shops and local architecture Read More
I’ll have to admit that it’s not the most picturesque village I’ve ever visited – in fact the signal box was the highlight for me – but here’s some photos …
In photos: a quick look around the village of Cuxton in South East England. Read More
Virtual countryside walks are the only ones possible during the ongoing pandemic, so here’s a collection of 25 photos from a 2005 walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam Castle and back, …
Castle, sheep, signalbox and beer – a photo walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam fifteen years ago, April 2005 Read More
Here’s some sunny scenes from the seaside town of Whitstable in Kent, taken last year when a small festival was taking place by the harbour.
Whitstable photos: beach scenes, singing fisherman and an oyster eating competition Read More
An historic cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury is a truly beautiful place to visit, and it’s easily reached from London which is just 54 miles away.
The beautiful architecture of Canterbury, Kent, England – in photos Read More
Over the weekend, I made the hour long trip from Brixton to Tonbridge in Kent to watch the mighty Dulwich Hamlet play a crucial top of the table clash. Much …
Tonbridge in the rain: umbrellas, street views and an abandoned shopping trolley, Jan 2016 Read More
Arriving suitably drenched after my deeply unwise walk from Westgate on Sea to Margate, I grabbed a few photos around the town as I headed for hot coffee and beer.
A rainy day in Margate. Photos from a wet and windy May afternoon Read More
Before Dulwich Hamlet’s crucial play off final at Margate, I thought it would be a great idea to get off the train a stop earlier at Westgate-on-Sea and then walk …
Lost rabbits, fat balls and hideous headwinds – a walk from Westgate On Sea to Margate Read More
Last weekend I took a trip to Tonbridge in Kent, and grabbed some photos as I wandered around town before the Tonbridge vs Dulwich Hamlet football match.
Tonbridge, Kent – photos of the town centre, architecture and private schools Read More
I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team …
Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views Read More
Following on from this feature – Whitstable photos – shops, pubs and High Street views – here’s the rest of my photos from this lovely seaside town.
Beach scenes and harbour views of Whitstable, Kent Read More
Located 5 miles north of Canterbury, the seaside town of Whitstable is famous for its oysters, which have been collected in the area since at least Roman times. It’s about …
Whitstable photos – shops, pubs and High Street views Read More
I travelled south to visit Maidstone last weekend on the occasion of Dulwich Hamlet FC playing the local team, and took time to wander around the town centre and grab …
A selection of photos taken around the town centre of Maidstone, Kent Read More
I enjoyed a splendid trip to the seaside town of Margate in Kent recently, and spent the day wandering around the beachfront and old town before heading off to the …
Over fifty Margate photos, including beach views, Dreamland, Turner Gallery, Old Town and more Read More
We first visited this delightfully shambolic real ale and cider bar in the centre of Margate Old Town back in February 2012, and two years later we were back in …
A return to the magnificent Lifeboat Inn, Market Street, Margate Read More
Network Rail has announced that it wants to close the one mile long Folkestone Harbour branch line and its terminus at Folkestone Harbour.
Folkestone Harbour branch line – closure proposed, consultation open until Feb 2014 Read More
It’s only a 50 minute train journey out of downtown Brixton, but it sure feels like a different world when you get to the charming village of Otford in Kent, …
A lovely walk through the Kent countryside around Otford and Shoreham Read More
The last cup final I attended was at Wembley last year watching Cardiff lose to Liverpool in the Carling cup, so as big matches go, last night’s Isthmian League Cup Final at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium was a …
Isthmian League Cup Final – Dulwich Hamlet 2 Concord Rangers 3 – photo report Read More
Commiserations to the mighty Dulwich Hamlet who lost 2-3 after extra time in the Isthmian Cup Final against the Premier Division Concord Rangers. I travelled down to Maidstone for the game and the Hamlet crowd were …
Hard luck Hamlet! Dulwich Hamlet lose to Concord Rangers in Isthmian League Cup Final Read More
Spotted yesterday – a hand-painted British Railways logo painted on to the wall of Otford railway station in Kent, next to a damaged window covered in hazard tape. Formed of two …
Pic of the day: Otford Station – broken window, hazard tape and BR symbol Read More
Escaping the freezing chill of a February afternoon on the south coast, we popped into the Lifeboat Inn in Market Street, Margate, and enjoyed an unexpectedly fabulous time.
A pleasant afternoon’s drinking in the Lifeboat Inn, Margate, Kent Read More
There were snowy scenes around Margate last week, with the faded south coast seaside town enjoying a fairly substantial covering of snow. I loved walking along the deserted, snow-covered beach and grabbed a …
Margate – walking by the sea, sand and snow Read More
Huddled up next to Margate’s shiny new Turner Contemporary Gallery for warmth against the February snow is an ‘Occupy Thanet’ protest camp.
Occupy Thanet! Mini protest camp braves the freezing Margate snow Read More
I’ll have to admit it: I’m not really a big fan of sweltering hot summers, and I prefer the British seaside when it’s wet, cold and windswept during the winter …
The Great British Summer’s on its way Read More