Features

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The King’s School

We take a look at the long and illustrious history of The King’s School in Canterbury; one of the oldest schools in the world.

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Woven Wonders

Born out of the bleak but beautiful landscape of the Romney Marsh come materials that are woven wonders, evoking the desolate and eerily enchanting scenery that has inspired many artists who have been captivated by its wild charm for years.

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Plastic Peril

One of life’s little pleasures of sitting in a coffee shop for half an hour – maybe for a sociable catch-up or for some recuperative ‘me-time’ was abruptly put paid to by Covid 19.

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Architectural Heritage – Coade Stone

First marketed in the 1700s as a remarkable new building material, Coade stone is tough, hard-wearing and extraordinary, as was Eleanor Coade, the businesswoman who brought it to the world.

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Shepherd’s Delight

Maintaining a traditional feel but with modern day comforts, hand-crafted and restored shepherd huts are full of character and make a beautiful space that can be used all year around.

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If Castle Walls Could Talk…

Fairytale Leeds Castle has played many real-life roles over its 900 years, from royal residence to picturesque playground for the rich and famous and, more recently, a scenic setting for important meetings of state.

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Christmas at Leeds Castle

What’s on?

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It’s a Wrap

Louise Tomlin explains why responsible and reusable gift wrap is not just for Christmas – it’s for LIFE…

Photo: Barry Cook

Uncovering Coombe Down

Sat in the heart of the Dover Downlands lies a badly neglected area of old chalk grassland: Coombe Down. Whilst other nature reserves around it have been restored over the past few years, Coombe Down has patiently awaited its turn.

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Oxney Court

The story of one of Kent’s most atmospheric estates