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General sites
 
Local studies catalogue
The Kenty County Council site that will direct you to all publicly-held archives & resources relating to the place you are investigating.
   
CityArk - Medway Council Archives
The Medway Council Archives Service which is based at the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Civic Centre, Strood, Kent, England. A collection of archives for the Medway area of Kent and also the parish records of north-west Kent, with some of the oldest records dating back to the 7th century AD!
   
Kent resources
A useful collection of websites, email and traditional mail adresses for resource centres across the country including the Canterbury Cathedral Archives, the Buffs museum and the East Kent archives.
   
Here's history - Kent
Local history website sponsored by Kent County Council, which is growing all the time. New contributions always welcome. How about writing up the history of your town or village?
   
The Centre for Kentish Studies
Home of the Kent Archives Service, holding manuscripts, documents and printed resources. Also offers advice on how to research different aspects of local history.
Castles
 
 
Bodiam Castle
National Trust website entry on Bodiam Castle.
 
Dover Castle
English Heritage website entry on Dover Castle.
 
Hever Castle
Official website of the Castle.
 
Towns & villages
 
   
A brief history of Maidstone
Overview of Maidstone's rich history.