A Virtual Museum - Your Town, the Borough and its History
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postcards.jpg Scenes of times gone by. Contributed by Douglas Grierson and Tony Larkin. View Postcard Gallery
cines.jpgcines-anim.gif These will bring back memories! Thanks to Sid Whittaker for this wonderful footage from the 60's.
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then-now.jpg Old scenes and photos as they were in the year 2000. Thanks to the Camera Club.
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Discover Gravesham

WWI Centenary - Gravesham Remembers

 2014 will mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. We would like to add to the virtual museum information relating to the borough during the Great War. Contributions are welcomed in the form of photographs, letters, stories and memories. If you would like to submit information for this website please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   alternatively please call 01474 337442 for further information.

It is assumed that any information submitted does not breach any copyright issues and permissions are given to reproduce within the web site and within other Council exhibtions and publications.

 
 

Collections

bowl.png A wealth of historical material from Council archives and private collections. Collections include Photos, cines, memorabilia and archaeological finds.
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Chronology 56 AD - 2000

gravesend-chronology.pngA Chronology of the most remarkable events that have occurred in Gravesend and its surrounding parishes.
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Discover Quiz

Discover how much you know about Gravesham. Take the Discover Quiz test and find out!
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Did you know?

On 10 August 2003, Gravesend recorded one of the highest temperatures since records began in the UK, with a reading of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit), only beaten by Brogdale, near Faversham.