Collection: Local history lending

Part of a series of books for the keen walker. Kent, known as "the garden of England", is a mixture of countryside, historic towns and coastal areas. There should be walks to appeal to all tastes, from Gravesend to Canterbury, from Sheerness to Hythe, and Sevenoaks to Romney Marsh.

Hemmed in by river, downland and sea, the archaeology of Kent has always had a reputation for uniqueness. So when the Portable Antiquities Scheme, an initiative to record objects found by members of the public, was launched in 1997, Kent was the obvious choice to become a pilot county. It did not...

Discover the highlights of Kent with the help of this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide. The guide offers over 50 walks, containing useful information on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines.

This walking guide features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest.