A Geordie writes about her adopted home in Kent
Latest posts
- Mesmerising: Beckis Cooper’s new play, Spirit, at Gad’s Hill
In which I visit Gad’s Hill Place, and review a new show about Charles Dickens and Nelly Ternan – performed in the very room where Dickens died! - “People choose to do something extraordinary,” – Read Easy Medway
I chat to Read Easy Medway about the power of reading, their flagship Celebrating Reading in Medway event, and ambitious plans to expand across Kent. - Behind one great author; many Extra/Ordinary Women
The sad and scandalous story of Charles Dickens’ affair with Nelly Ternan, who was born in Rochester, and why you should visit the Charles Dickens Museum. - From Bagpuss to Dickens’ deaf kitten: Kent’s famous cats
Celebrating famous cats of Kent for International Cat Day, from Bagpuss to Dickens’ cat-turned-paper-knife, Bob. - Armed Forces Day at Chatham Historic Dockyard: no rain on this parade!
Marking Armed Forces Day at Chatham Dockyard, discovering lifeboats from the North East in Medway, an international submarine of mystery, and the Dockyard’s connections to the Oval Office.