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Return Look at Rosherville Gardens Clifftop Entrance
The pleasure gardens started life in 1837 being built in an excavated chalk pit. This Victorian stairway was excavated and completed in 1869 to enable another way of access into the pleasure gardens below that were situated in a disused chalk pit. The gardens comprised of a lookout tower which sat on an outcropping of rock, a terrace, a bear pit (which is still intact to this day albeit covered over), an archery ground, a lake, a maze, ornate flower beds, statues and a winding path. The gardens closed in 1913 and all that remains is the cliff top entrance with its viewing platform, bear pit although buried, hermits cave, quay and drawdock.
Photos can be found here: kentexplorehistory.com/blog/pleasure-gardens-cliff-top-entrance
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St Margaret’s Bay Defence Tunnels
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These tunnels were possibly smugglers tunnels or linked to the former gun battery at the top of the cliffs. During the early part World War Two the tunnels were converted for defence of the beach which was considered a likely invasion point. There were two observation/ machine gun posts looking out from the complex towards the channel. The tunnels are lined with tin and brick at regular interva...
A Return Flight to WWI German U Boat Wreck: UB-122
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Situated within a creek on the River Medway are the Wrecks of 3 WWI German U Boats. At the end of WWI the Germans surrendered 100 of their U Boats due to the armistice, these were taken to Harwich, some of them being sent to naval dockyards for scrapping and some to the French Navy. Three of the U Boats were purchased by a Cement Works in Halling, Medway. It is believed this particular U Boat c...
Warden Point CHL Station: More Drone Footage
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In May 1941 Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey was chosen for an Army Coast Defence Radar site. It’s purpose was to reinforce the radar defences along the coast against any German seaborne invasion. Originally the site was only supposed to be temporary but by the following year the site had became permanent. The station was used to plot positions of e-boats in the Thames estuary and thus was d...
Curtis’s and Harvey Explosives Works: Drone Footage
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The explosives factory began life as a gunpowder works in 1892 by Hay, Merricks and Company, gunpowder makers of Roslin, Scotland. The works was a specialised gunpowder works engaging only in the finishing operations of gunpowder. In 1898 the works were acquired by Curtis's & Harvey who, by this time had a 50% interest of the British gunpowder industry. The flat, open and remoteness of the site...
Gravesend Blockhouse
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The Gravesend Blockhouse was ordered by King Henry VIII as part of his device plan in response to fears of an imminent invasion by European countries. The blockhouse was constructed between 1539 and 1541. Its strategic location at Gravesend allowed it to control river traffic and protect against potential attacks from the sea. The Gravesend Blockhouse was a typical artillery fortification of it...
Tilbury Fort: Photos
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Tilbury Fort, situated on the north bank of the River Thames in Essex, England, has a history dating back to the 16th century. The fort was initially constructed by King Henry VIII in the 16th century to defend against potential invasion and secure the approaches to London along the Thames. Tilbury Fort gained historical prominence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1588, as the Spanish ...
Replica WW1 Trenches
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These trenches were created so that people could experience what life was like in the trenches during WWI. Photos can be found here: www.kentexplorehistory.com/post/replica-wwi-trenches
Upnor Castle
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Upnor Castle, situated on the River Medway in Kent, England, has a history dating back to the Elizabethan era. Built between 1559 and 1567 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the castle was originally designed as a gun fortification to protect Chatham Dockyard and the fleet anchored in the Medway. During the Anglo-Dutch Wars in the 17th century, particularly the Raid on the Medway in 1667, U...
HMS Medway
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HMS Medway is a Batch 2 River Class offshore patrol vessel. Built by BAE Systems on the River Clyde. She was laid down on the 8th June 2015, launched 23rd August 2017 and christened on 20th October 2017. BAE commenced sea trials with her on the 9th November 2018 with these being completed by 11th December 2018. The trials took a total of 75 days, a record not seen since World War Two. She was t...
Chatham Dockyard: Drone Photos
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Chatham Dockyard, located on the River Medway in Kent, England, has a storied history dating back to the 16th century. Established during the reign of Henry VIII, Chatham quickly became one of the Royal Navy’s primary shipbuilding and repair facilities. Over the centuries, it played a crucial role in maintaining and expanding Britain’s naval power. During the Napoleonic Wars, Chatham Dockyard r...
Corfe Castle
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Corfe Castle’s history dates back to the late 10th century when it was founded by King Edward the Martyr. However, its most notable chapter began with the construction initiated by William the Conqueror around 1066. Over the centuries, the castle evolved, becoming a strategic stronghold and a royal residence. During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Corfe Castle played a key role. It w...
Camber Castle
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Camber Castle, also known formerly as Winchelsea Castle, is a 16th-century Device Fort, built King Henry VIII near Rye to protect the Sussex coast of England against French attack. The first fortification on the site was a small, round artillery tower built between 1512 and 1514. Due to increasing tensions with France in 1539, Henry rethought his coastal defence plans with Camber Castle being r...
RAF Hawkinge Battle HQ
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The bunker is one of the remaining structures left at the airfield. This bunker was possibly a Battle HQ for the airfield. Inside there are two rooms. At one end there are two entrances that have been backfilled, there is also remains of a ladder which could possibly indicate a lower level. At the other end of the bunker there is another entrance which is also backfilled. Photos can be found he...
RAF Hawkinge Fuel Bunker
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This fuel bunker was constructed in the 1930s to supply fuel for the planes flying from the airfield. Within the bunker are two rooms. One that house the fuel tanks which were situated under the floor and the other being the plant room. The bunker is one of the remaining structures left at the airfield. Photos can be found here: www.kentexplorehistory.com/post/raf-hawkinge-fuel-bunker
Wanstone HAA Battery: D2
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Wanstone HAA Battery: D2
Wanstone Battery: Jane
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Wanstone Battery: Jane
Short Stirling LK488 Tail Section
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Short Stirling LK488 Tail Section
Short Sunderland ML824
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Short Sunderland ML824
Hurricane: Unsung Hero
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Hurricane: Unsung Hero
Remains of a Romanesque Palace
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Remains of a Romanesque Palace
Terezin Small Fortress
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Terezin Small Fortress
A Small Collection of Relics
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A Small Collection of Relics
Royal Marines Dressing Station
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Royal Marines Dressing Station
Graffiti and Carvings
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Graffiti and Carvings
Return to Dumpy B
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Return to Dumpy B
Farthingloe HAA Battery
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Farthingloe HAA Battery
Chatham Dockyard: The Timbers of HMS Namur
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Chatham Dockyard: The Timbers of HMS Namur
St Martins Battery
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St Martins Battery
Rifle Range
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Rifle Range

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  • @Jacklikesgames267
    @Jacklikesgames267 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where is the location of this cause I would like to go👍

  • @maureenjohnson2097
    @maureenjohnson2097 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful footage.

  • @maureenjohnson2097
    @maureenjohnson2097 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely fascinating history, such a shame it is being left to be vandalised and degrade.

  • @VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1
    @VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @kevinjohnson7415
    @kevinjohnson7415 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They are not bullet holes they are steps and it's a Canadian build Bollingbrooke

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I believe he’s mentioning the holes in the fuselage at around the 3min 25sec mark of the video. Also we clearly state that this is the combination of 4 Canadian built Bristol Bolingbrooke’s within the video description.

  • @SuperMika70
    @SuperMika70 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @DeanBirch-mz4ms
    @DeanBirch-mz4ms 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explore this

  • @Exoamylase
    @Exoamylase 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive never been brave enough to climb up to explore this one. Some people actually got stuck up there a couple of years ago.

  • @bferguson9277
    @bferguson9277 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. Before I finally read the description, I thought it had been a lighthouse disaster like Scotch Cap, Unimak Island.

  • @gauravmoral2349
    @gauravmoral2349 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The earth takes all the hatred of humanity on itself

  • @stevenharsono9911
    @stevenharsono9911 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favorite aircraft since i was kid , hopefully the enggines be restored with German version

  • @오우켄
    @오우켄 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    damn where this at, the history of it is so amazing

  • @오우켄
    @오우켄 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    whereabouts?

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gravesend

    • @오우켄
      @오우켄 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@KentExploreHistoryguessing ur not saying anymore than that 😭

  • @오우켄
    @오우켄 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks well cool

  • @brian.7966
    @brian.7966 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    shame on the last owners shame on you,

    • @andrewroberts97
      @andrewroberts97 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Last owner was murdered this was restored on salvage squad in early noughties

  • @chrisclarke7125
    @chrisclarke7125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn’t it ww2 u boat

  • @ericvonp
    @ericvonp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why isn’t it in SA or Middle East? UK is already short ships in NATO and their colonies.

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This video is from when she returned to Chatham for her commissioning ceremony in 2019.

  • @Exoamylase
    @Exoamylase 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this the one up near Elham?

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No these aren’t the Hawthorne ones.

  • @flyship
    @flyship 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Airships are very interesting

  • @flyship
    @flyship 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @tomtax1960
    @tomtax1960 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. Great shots. These huge castle ruins, well presented, are impressive. I liked. I fly drone too the ruins. Good job. Greetings from Poland😊

  • @burningsandsexploration3711
    @burningsandsexploration3711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lots to imagine.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, would of loved to see it in its prime.

  • @darrellcook8253
    @darrellcook8253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad not very many of these old planes still exist, a lot of functional aircraft were dumped to the scrapyards giving no thought to history. Its as if everyone is trying to bury history or we're ashamed of winning the war. And the waste continues. I'm bummed.

  • @chrisst8922
    @chrisst8922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would I be right in thinking that that's the biggest bit of Stirling in existance. Certainly the biggest recognisable part.

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a fair few large pieces around. Two of which are sections of fuselage in France and Holland, also the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum at Manston in Kent also have a section of fuselage on display. It is believed LK488s remains are the largest known to exist though.

  • @carguy8561
    @carguy8561 ปีที่แล้ว

    where is it on google earth

  • @cerfvolant11
    @cerfvolant11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is this now? - I sat in this as an aviation obsessed boy on Mickle Fell over 45 years ago!

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 ปีที่แล้ว

    This place certainly would of been on the Luftwaffe don't fly over list.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing aircraft

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid, they are things of beauty

  • @curtispereira5212
    @curtispereira5212 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember going here years ago 😮

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, I only passed through this part of the world from Vienna to Krakow on the train, many things I would of liked to see there. Terrible conditions for the prisoners, imagine being locked up in one of those cells.

  • @jillianmendez6148
    @jillianmendez6148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾ 💪

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, you can tell military stuff by the little arrow printed on the item, I still use my plastic Army mug I was issued in 1979, I got 2 of them, no one was watching so I lined up twice, wish I had done that with my M16.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, place is huge

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The pics of those aircraft were in amazing detail, especially that Bi plane, saw that sailing ship again, very beautiful. Thanks for preserving real history before its gone forever.

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome, that’s our aim to preserve as much as we can in video and photo.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazing, If you ever go on a holiday, check out the Wolfschanze in East Poland, I went in 1999, if you like Bunkers, these are the ultimate.

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, Thanks. Loved the WW2 art, the detail in that sailing ship was outstanding, its a shame kids have spray painted rubbish over some it, now its lost forever.

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely is frustrating but we do try and photograph as much wartime graffiti that we can do there is at least some sort of record of it.

  • @tomjacobs7515
    @tomjacobs7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your back with the vids 😀

  • @alisonbrown7017
    @alisonbrown7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spitfire spitfire

  • @Novusa
    @Novusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went here

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool, looks quite modern for 1874 compared to others.

  • @burningsandsexploration3711
    @burningsandsexploration3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting place. Thank you.

  • @karenteague6079
    @karenteague6079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A wonderful piece of history.

  • @mariaclarke323
    @mariaclarke323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An interesting view into the past and present, thank you very much.

  • @burningsandsexploration3711
    @burningsandsexploration3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very interesting place. I like the arched doorways. Thanks for this! Be safe out there!

  • @Wolfsschanze99
    @Wolfsschanze99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing old place

  • @SoManyInterests
    @SoManyInterests 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a pity to see those horrendous graffitis and trashes, these sites should have been protected against idiocy. Thanks for the video though.

    • @KentExploreHistory
      @KentExploreHistory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately that’s the way it seems to be going these days, government and councils would rather allow historical sites to fall into ruin rather than protect and restore them.

  • @Modellbyggaren
    @Modellbyggaren 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Short but sweet! Love these old wrecks... relics of a violent past slowly rusting away. Awesome drone shots and the choice of music was just perfect.