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!

Noisy instrument

September 24, 1901
Noisy instrument

John Warren was summoned by Ramsgate magistrates for sounding a noisy instrument, a polce whistle, to collect an assembly of persons. In defence he stated he was pursuing two men who had damaged his fence, but police refused to assist. Case was dismissed, and Mr Warren reunited with his whistle.

New archbishop

September 24, 1452
New archbishop

Cardinal John Kemp received the pallium as Archbishop of Canterbury. Born at Olantigh, Wye, Kent, he had previously been Bishop of Rochester, Chichester and London and Archbishop of York. Chiefly a politician, he was Chancellor for 6 years, and founded Wye College.