Tales from the Cinque Ports: Tenterden
Recent archaeological investigation has hinted at the scale of maritime industry that was once here, and a visit to Tenterden shows just how wealthy and significant this town once was.
Tales from the Cinque Ports: Faversham
Dr Sam Willis met up with past mayor, Trevor Martin, and Councillor Josh Rowlands, both brimming with stories of their town.
KAS Curator Andy Ward on Made in Kent Radio
Our curator Andy talking live on Made in Kent Radio at 10.15am, based in Bluewater for a live interview discussing the work of the KAS. Listen back to the show on Thursday 9th January show from 03:20:00 - 03:30:0.
Fun Kids Science Weekly
KAS General Manager Richard Taylor features on the 27th July episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly podcast discussing the prehistoric discoveries at the Lees Court Estate Project.
Hythe’s Tale From the Crypt
Steve Ladner finds out why so many human remains are stored in one place. BBC Radio Kent’s Secret Kent series.
Hop Pickers Tragedy at Hartlake
Steve Ladner finds out how disaster unfolded in the River Medway near Hadlow.
Radical relationships at Sissinghurst
Steve Ladner explores the LGBTQ+ history at one of our most famous house and gardens.
The tale of Samual Plimsoll
The Victorian MP and social reform campaigner is remembered in Folkestone. Jo Burn reports.
Murder in Seal Chart
It's 1908 and there's a murder, poison pen letters and suicide. Stever Ladner has more.
From Chatham to The White House
Chatham's historic dockyard is where Steve Ladner sought out the tale of a famous desk.
A closer looks at Kits Coty
Do you know what's just over the hedge as you drive around the county? Steve Ladner stopped and had a look.
The lady launchers of Dungeness
As the RNLI marks 200 years of saving lives at sea, Steve Ladner speaks to one of few remaining women on hand to launch the Dungeness lifeboat. Photo Credit: RNLI Dungeness.
History, deer and the Fab Four all in one place
We sneak inside Knole Park in Sevenoaks with Steve Ladner.
Canterbury's stained glass
Have you ever wondered who looks after the windows at the Cathedral? Steve Ladner went to find out. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
Inside the smallest pub in Kent
The Little Gem in Aylesford, affectionately known as the smallest pub in the county and dating back to the 1100s, was closed and derelict for 10 years.
Wouldham's hero
A man buried in a village churchyard next to the River Medway, played a key role in one of this country's key battles. Steve Ladner went along to find out more.
Roman secrets in a Tudor place
There are many hidden treasures at Smallhythe Place. Steve Ladner has been for a look.
St Leonard's Tower - what's it for?
Steve Ladner is near West Malling and asks 'where's the rest of the castle'?
Tragedy on the 'Princess Margaret'
As the RNLI marks 200 years of saving lives at sea, Steve Ladner hears the story of Dover's cross channel catastrophe. Photo Credit: RNLI.
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