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#RoaminRex has visited site No. 30 on his map, Lydd Town Museum, in the original 1890 building that housed and still houses the restored horse drawn Merryweather manual fire engine and has five display rooms. The system to call the firemen to the station as used in the 1920s can be operated. Ring the bell to… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Lydd Town Museum

#RoaminRex has visited site No. 39 on his map, Dover Transport Museum, the only museum of its kind in Kent. He found memories of old Dover, many forms of vintage transport and old shop fronts full of things that were familiar to the grandparents and great grandparents of our heritage explorers. With a cafe and a warm… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Dover Transport Museun

#RoaminRex’s latest visit was Site No 4 on his map, Guildhall Museum Rochester, a lively and colourful treasure trove of Medway’s history, housed in the town of Rochester’s magnificent 17th century Guildhall building. The Museum is home to thousands of objects that illustrate the history of Medway – its river, its people, and its development… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Rochester Guildhall.

Site No. 14 on his map was #RoaminRex’s next visit. Criterion Blue Town, is on the site of 2 earlier establishments. Originally the “New Inn” in 1868 the site became “The Royal Oxford Music Hall”. The following year the building, which is situated a few doors down from the court house, became The Criterion public… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Blue Town Heritage Centre

#RoaminRex took a guided tour of the Medway Queen and learnt how she, although built for pleasure cruises, played a vital role in British defence and the rescue of approximately 7000 allied troops from the Dunkirk beaches during WW2 and, as recently as 1960s, became the go-to-place for parties and weddings on the Isle of… Continue reading Roamin Rex takes tour of Medway Queen

#RoaminRex viewed artefacts with connections to the Isle of Sheppey, housed in the 1000 year old grade 1 listed building at Minster Gatehouse Museum. The 12th century stairwell shows the Sheppey Timeline and rises to the roof where there are magnificent views. Minster Gatehouse Museum is a Kent Children’s University Learning Destination Visit our Minster… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Minster Gatehouse

#RoaminRex stepped back in Time and experienced life on the Home Front of World War II at Site No. 21 on his map, The ‘Old Forge’ Wartime House.Experienced re-enactors helped to teach him about Rationing, Make do and Mend, Evacuation and The Blitz, Digging for Victory, the duties of the ARP Warden and all aspects… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex learns about life on the home front during WWII

#RoaminRex was transported back to a 1930’s railway station as it would have been on the Elham Valley Line at Site No. 32 on his map, the Elham Valley Line Trust Railway Museum. He wandered round the station building, looked at the historical local and railway memorabilia and watched the model train sweep along the… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Elham Valley Railway Museum

Roamin’Rex has visited Site 12 on his map, Union Mill, Cranbrook Often referred to as the “Finest Windmill in the Country”, standing 22metres tall and with 4 huge “Sweeps” (Sails). The Mill sitting on “The Hill” above the wonderful Medieval Market Town of Cranbrook. He found a lot more than the view from outside. He… Continue reading Roaming ‘ Rex at Union Mill

#RoaminRex has visited the intimate and intriguing space that is Rose St Cottage of Curiosities experiencing vibrant Arts events and workshops in a cottage atmosphere. Rose Street Cottage and its two neighbouring properties are the only remaining homes of a number that were built for Sheerness Dockyard workers in the 18th and 19th centuries –… Continue reading Roamin’ Rex visits Rose Street Cottage