“We now have plaques that are
electronic ‘windows’ into time, not just memorials, and are available in a dozen different languages that can be updated easily, making them a ‘living’ history that is owned by us all and available on the street.”
Joe Taylor was just one of those we
met from the 1,651 visitors who have used the plaques to take a peek into the past in the last year. He said: “This technology brings history right up to date for my generation. The possibilities are endless.”
The idea is now being explored by other towns in Kent.
TIM BALDOCK
Tim Baldock remembers returning from his honeymoon in the summer of ‘67 to find The Beatles had “landed” in West Malling to shoot their Magical Mystery Tour film.
Then aged 20, the 70-year-old
The home of William Perfect pictured (left)
Joe Taylor uses his smart phone to read the remarkable history of his cricket club and the
heroism of one of its founders who helped secure victory at The Battle of Waterloo.
remembers: “There were lots of fans, but the boys were still able to walk around without any problems and drove about in a conspicuous psychedelic Rolls Royce.
“During filming, Paul walked around with a megaphone getting stroppy, because he liked to be in charge, and got annoyed when the boys acted up.”
Tim and his wife joined other
Visit Kent Patron Amanda Cottrell with Alan Gibbins
outside his historic Went House.
screaming teenagers as extras to chase the group across the former airfield at the decommissioned RAF West Malling – now Kings Hill. He remembers: “We jumped in the air because I knew that was the only way we’d stand out and you can just see our faces in the film. It was a memorable day, although the filming was a bit of a shambles and the script was written day by day.”
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Visit our friendly Café set in a unique setting, nestled within 200 hectares of fruit orchards in East Malling, Kent.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, including our grab and go range, salad bar, soup station, popular hot bistro menu and speciality hot drinks with homemade cake, all using local and seasonal produce.
OPEN
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Breakfast served 8am–10:30am
Hot Lunches served 12pm–2pm
The Orchards Café New Road, East Malling, Kent ME19 6BJ
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