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  • Bus Depot

    I was employed at the former Maidstone and District bus depot in Tenterden. My name is Jeffrey Monk my father Arthur was also an employee my years of employment were 1968-1980 Waitrose now occupies the spot where the depot once stood if there are any former employees still in Tenterden I would love to hear … read more

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  • Frederick Burch

    Does anyone know of a family in the St Michaels / Boars Isle / Tenterden area called Burch? I found a book in a charity shop inscribed to Frederick Burch May 24th 1920 Jireh Chapel Particular Baptist Sunday School Boars Isle, and if I find a descendant I’m going to send it to them. … read more

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  • Birch Family

    I believe that a George and Florrie Birch settled in Tenterden after the 1911 census. She was born in 1884 and he in 1894 both in SE London. They may have lived in Batten Mount. They may have also managed a pub in the area. I would be very interested to hear if anyone knows … read more

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  • Brungers, Bryants, Samson and Pittlesden

    Would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in these Tenterden area families. E Brunger … read more

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  • Judy Carter?

    Hi, I am trying to trace Judy and Jonny Carter. They lived in Smallhythe Road in the 60s with their mother, my parents owned the Argosy and as far as I can remember Jonny went to school at Muswell Hill at the same time that I was at Channing, Highgate Hill. I would love to … read more

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  • Grandfather Shop in Tenterden

    Hi Sara, My grandfather lived in the Lemon Tree in the late 1920/30 with my father and his siblings. They were the Davis faimly. … read more

  • Grandfather’s Shop in High Street Tenterden 20s/30

    Hello, my grandfather Frederick Charles Davis owned a butchers shop in High Street, Tenterden, sometime during the 20’s or 30’s. I have been told it was in the building that is now the Lemon Tree Restaurant. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you, Sara Brooks. … read more

  • Pick Hill Cottages

    Hello Marianne, I was just looking at old hoppicking films and came across your message. I remember Bert Weston and his wife very well. I am Martin and my brother was Nick. Our father was Stanley Day and we owned Pickhill. I seem to recall two sons, Ray and Kenny. Also two daughters Audrey and … read more

  • Curtis DNA Research

    I’m searching for male descendants of the 16th and 17th century Curtises of Tenterden and Appledore to participate in a “Y” chromosome test for genealogical purposes. It is a simple non-invasive test, no cost, whose results may help solve old questions of descent. Please get in touch directly – [reveal email] Thank you. … read more

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Tenterden Garden Centre
Tenterden Garden Centre

Established in the 1980s Tenterden Garden Centre is an independent, family run garden centre on the outskirts of the beautiful … more

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The Bones
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Snug Sessions

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Trying to find Birth Father

I’m hoping someone can help me, I’m trying to trace my birth father. His name is Robin Rogers, I believe … more

Lost Love

I married a Tenterden girl back in 1989, sadly it didn’t last long, but her last words to me were … more

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