Kent Life Wedding Guide - Wedding dresses

PUBLISHED: 00:18 14 February 2011 | UPDATED: 18:51 20 February 2013

by Ian Stuart, at Bride and Groom, Bromley. Tel: 020 84648788

Everything you need to know about preparing for your special day, from finding that dream dress to the perfect venue, all right here in the Garden of England...

by Christina K, Maidstone. Tel: 01622 675009

A fairytale Romance

Has your Prince Charming popped the question this Valentines Day? If youre following in the footsteps of Williams bride-to-be, youre going to need a fabulous gown and here in Kent we have the very best...

Kent Life Wedding Guide - Wedding dresses

from The Crystal Fairy Company, Birchington. Tel: 01843 844880

by Ian Stuart, at Bridal Gowns at Jodi, Canterbury. Tel: 01227 456424

Bridal Wardrobe, Gravesend. Tel: 01634 849811

by Hollywood Dreams at Abigails, Headcorn. Tel: 01622 892225

The Pantiles Bride, Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 01892 514515

by Ian Stuart, at Bride & Groom, Gravesend. Tel: 01474567491

by Eternity Bridal, Birchington Brides, Birchington. Tel: 01843 833458

by Ronald Joyce at Bell Amore, Bexleyheath, tel: 0208 2981978

by Christina K, Maidstone. Tel: 01622 675009

from The Crystal Fairy Company, Birchington. Tel: 01843 844880

by Ian Stuart, at Bridal Gowns at Jodi, Canterbury. Tel: 01227 456424

Bridal Wardrobe, Gravesend. Tel: 01634 849811

by Hollywood Dreams at Abigails, Headcorn. Tel: 01622 892225

The Pantiles Bride, Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 01892 514515

by Ian Stuart, at Bride & Groom, Gravesend. Tel: 01474567491

by Eternity Bridal, Birchington Brides, Birchington. Tel: 01843 833458

by Ronald Joyce at Bell Amore, Bexleyheath, tel: 0208 2981978

1 / 8

History Scrapbook: Sir Francis Drake and the Chatham Chest

Yesterday, 12:56 Sarah Sturt

From Chislehurst the choice of royalty to Sir Francis Drake and the Chatham Chest and Kent’s first tourist, Kent Life’s history sleuth delves back into Januarys past in Kent. Words by: Rachael Hale

January 2017

Kent’s true crime: 10 grisly murders

Yesterday, 08:47 Words: Stephen Roberts - Lead Photo: Manu Palomeque

HM Prison Maidstone today: in 1831 14-year-old John ‘Any Bird’ Bell was executed for murder in Maidstone Gaol (photo: Manu Palomeque)

A scream pierced the foggy night, then all was silent, save for the sound of scurrying footsteps. Murder had been committed. Dare you read on?

Quiz The Big Kent Pub Quiz for 2020

Monday, December 21, 2020

Canterbury (c) kmspiccies, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

So you think you know your county? Take our New Year quiz and put that local knowledge to the test | Words: Adam Jacot de Boinod

The Kentish Rebels

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Sarah Sturt

Kent has always been noted for its rebellions, its involvement in the Peasants’ Revolt 635 years ago its most famous manifestation. But what were those other Kent rebellions?

Interview: A festive morning with Bake Off star Jane Beedle

Thursday, December 10, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque

Bake Off star Jane Beedle (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Kent Life spends a festive morning with Christmas Bake Off star Jane Beedle in her Faversham home. Article first published in Dec 2019

Kent in recovery: How we have overcome adversity throughout history

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Words: Stephen Roberts. Photos: Manu Palomeque

With light at the end of the Covid tunnel at last, we take heart from how Kent recovered from previous calamities, from the 1930s depression to two world wars and the credit crunch. Article first written in July 2020

10 historical figures you may not know in Kent

Thursday, November 26, 2020 Words: Stephen Roberts. Photos: Manu Palomeque and other sources

Photographer Anna Atkins (1799) produced one of the first books illustrated with photographs

We’re all familiar with blue plaques, but could Kent Life come up with 10 notable births in our county – avoiding the most obvious ones? See if you agree

How Romney Tweed were inspired by the sheep farming heritage of Romney Marsh

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Weaver-in-residence Rosie Green at one of the Harris looms upstairs in The Granary

How the sheep farming heritage of Romney Marsh, an area of great natural beauty but high unemployment, helped inspire the creation of Romney Tweed | Writer: Sarah Sturt - Pictures: Manu Palomeque

86-year-old Tom Baker on why he’ll never rule out returning as Doctor Who

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Who was your favourite doctor? Tom Baker regularly appears in the top two in Dr Who polls, is still acting and would never rule out a come-back | Words: Bernard Bale