On this day in Kent
What has happened on this day in Kent over the years, with the occasional smile.
Covering major international events to the tiniest bit of trivia, it is amazing how many aspects of life have changed over the years, and equally amazing, how many things have remained the same.
This is an ongoing project which I hope to expand. Still a lot of work going on behind the scenes!
Canadians banned
October 18, 1984
Canterbury landlord Charlie Passey of the Bell and Crown, Palace Street, was so annoyed by Canadian press comments about the Queen that he has banned Canadians from his pub unless they give written apologies.
Dog in chamber
October 18, 1963Chairman of Strood Rural Council, Mr. Charlie Higgs, was forced to have his Welsh Border collie brought into the council chamber half-way through a recent meeting. The dog, Lassie, interrupted the meeting by persistently sounding her master’s car horn. Commented Mr. Higgs, “She hates to be alone’.
Royal visit
October 18, 1944
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit the front line towns of ‘Hell Fire Corner’ – Dover and Folkestone.