Historic Herne & Broomfield

This title is a collaborative work by members of the Herne & Broomfield Local History Group, edited by Mike Bundock. The book covers the history of the area from the very earliest times right through to the present day. Individual chapters cover subjects including; farming & Agriculture, buildings, education, trade & industry, the workhouse, sports & leisure, world conflicts and notable local people. This book has received very favourable reviews in Archaeologia Cantiana and the Journal of Kent History and is recommended to anyone with an interest in the district. The book is extensively illustrated throughout with a mix of maps, engravings and photographs.

Pub August 2007, A4 size, card covers, 158 inner pages

ISBN No. 978-1-904661-04-7

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Herne Bay's Piers

Written by the late Harold Gough, this is an expanded edition of a book that has been out of print for some time. This revised version has been chosen as the inaugural title in a new series of books published in conjunction with the Herne Bay Historical Records Society on the Herne Bay area, and is seen as a fitting tribute to Harold who was an accomplished local historian. The book explains the story of how the town of Herne Bay really owes its existence to the first pier, built in 1831. Each of the three piers in covered in some detail right through to the present day. A chapter has been added on the pier at Hampton point that was built as a landing stage for the ill fated Herne Bay oyster company. Extensively illustrated with period images.

Published October 2008, A4 size, card covers, 42 high grade glossy inner pages

ISBN No. 978-1-904661-07-8

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Herne Bay's Hotels & Public Houses

Written by John Fishpool, this title, the second in the Herne Bay Past series covers the fascinating story of the town's Hotels and Public Houses. The book contains an introductory chapter on the social context of the licensed trade, together with details of some of the early history of the town. Each building has carefully researched and is covered by means of an individual entry, supported wherever possible by period images.

Published August 2009, A4 size, card covers, 56 high grade glossy inner pages

ISBN No. 978-1-904661-08-5

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Mills & Milling in the Herne Bay Area

Written by the late Harold Gough.

Windmills are an important part of our heritage and remain part of our lives today, often appearing as part of the rural landscape. There is evidence of milling activity in this part of East Kent, dating back over 1000 years and in the case of Herne, the windmill can still be seen standing proudly above the more modern development that surrounds it.

A background early history is included in this book along with more details of the rural windmills at Herne, Chislet and Hoath, as well as the mill that once stood on the seafront at Herne Bay. The text covers not just the mills, but it also includes details of the people who owned and operated these important aspects of our economic history. Numerous period images are included in the text.

Published April 2010 Soft covers, A4 size. 46 pages, glossy art paper. 26 greyscale images

ISBN 978-1-904661-13-9

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Herne & Broomfield Remembered

A book containing 84 images of the Herne and Broomfield area. Most of the pictures date from the early part of the twentieth century and show the area in times gone by.
Change happens everywhere, but most of the views are easily recognisable, while others show how things were before the developers moved in. Each picture is accompanied by an explanatory text

Pub November 2005, A4 size, card covers, 28 high grade glossy inner pages
ISBN No. 0-9538977-9-6

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A Rural Sketchbook by A W Matthews

A collection of 93 pen & ink sketches of Broomfield, Herne, Beltinge, Bishopstone, Hillborough, Ford & Highstead area of Herne Bay executed in the 1920s.

Each sketch is accompanied by a descriptive text and biographical notes of Arthur Weight Matthews are included.

Pub March 2003, A4, card covers, 68 pages
ISBN No. 0-9538977-8-8

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Herne Bay Humorously Expressed & Illustrated

Reproduction of a book first published around 1890 by Richard King, a resident of the town.
The books takes the form of a series of verses taking a satirical look at the goings on in the town at that time. A wonderful cartoon style sketch supports each verse.
This really is a delightful example of late Victorian humour. Some biographical details have been added to complete the picture.

Pub January 2002, A4, card covers, 32 pages
ISBN No. 0-9538977-5-3A

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