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!
Not mine
February 2, 1961
A Royal Navy bomb disposal squad from Portsmouth, aided by floodlights, spent most of the night searching for a mine reported washed up on the shore near Shakespeare Halt, between Dover and the Warren. But when they found the “mine” it turned out to be a bucket off a dredger.
Traffic mayhem
February 2, 1955
An American tourist parked her car in Guildhall St, Canterbury on the pad actuating the traffic lights causing traffic mayhem.
Sailor in a well
February 2, 1726
A certain merry seafaring perfon being in liquor, let down his Breeches with an intent to befoul a well in Deal, but fell into it about 20′ deep. He remained for 9 hours in deplorable conditions, his groans were heard by neighbours who could not tell from whence they proceeded.
New archbishop
February 2, 1123William de Corbeil elected Archbishop of Canterbury
New archbishop
February 2, 0766Jaenbeorht consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop dies
February 2, 0619Archbishop of Canterbury Laurentius dies, and is succeeded by Mellitus