Today’s Crayford might seem an unremarkable suburb but its residents have got plenty to be proud of (and I’m not just talking about Sainsbury’s, which in 2010 was the UK’s largest branch!) Retail records aside, the town has been at the centre of innovations in...
Originally part of the Manor of Dartford, Hawley and Sutton At Hone were once two very distinct hamlets, each with a fascinating history. Their residents have also been a colourful bunch, including lords of the manor, merchants and evacuees – so let’s walk through...
The boundary of Dartford / Wilmington / Hawley is fairly unremarkable – as anyone who’s driven down Hawley Road, past its housing estates and industrial units would probably agree. However, did you know that this unassuming part of the borough has been the subject of...
Walk Through History in Greenhithe and Stone Chances are you’ll be heading to Bluewater at some point this January for a spot of bargain hunting (if you haven’t already overspent there at Christmas)! However, as anyone who’s explored its historic high street will...
