Mozart at Barham Races, 25 July 1765
The 8 year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrived in England in April 1764 as part of his 'European Tour', and went to London where he remained for over a year giving…
‘Dover Habour’ – by Thomas Armstrong
Written in 1942 by author Thomas Armstrong, 'Dover Harbour' is a thrilling romance and a splendid piece of historical reconstruction - giving a fascinating glimpse into life in Dover under…
HOPPER: back to 13th century Ickham in Kent
The Hoppers of Ickham, Kent Although the Hopper family eventually went on to populate the East Kent coastal towns and villages, the earliest reliable records of my Hopper ancestors go…
WW2 Naval losses – Boatswain William Shepherd and Stoker John Hogben
At least two of those men in my family tree killed in action during World War Two died at sea... but not necessarily by enemy fire. These are their stories.y...
The De Houghams – Norman ancestors, Crusader Knights and church rebuilders
My 22xGreat Grandfather, Robert de Hougham (1160-1230) was a descendant of Norman knights and fought alongside King Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusades. On his return from the Holy Land he set about the rebuilding of Hougham church, which he found in a ruinous state...