Hi Barry. I'm afraid I don't have any pictures of the caravan site myself but may someone can help out there. Get in touch if you have any pictures you would be prepared to let me post.

It's always a pleasure to know that the site is enjoyed, Jim. You are more than welcome. I'll pass your comments on to Ami, too.

Thank you Carli. If it is the right Jackie, then great. Otherwise, I'll apologise to the recipient of any excess email in advance.....

Hi, Graeme. Population of Herne Bay is about 25,000 at present, I believe.
I can't believe you got that plug in for the golf site. Speaking of which, the Open will be at the Royal St Geoarge course in Sandwich this year. Non-golfer be warned - the roads around here will be a nightmare for about 2 weeks in July.....

This has to be one of the most enthusiastic comments I have received. And from a local. Well, recently local, anyway. Thanks Rachael. You'll excuse my lack of "modern day speech" but I get your drift. Fascinating bit about the elephants, too.....

Wow. Thank you, Rupert. So the Internet does work, then. However, my inability to keep my PC stable for any length of time means that I have not got Penny's email address at the moment. I will keep your email, though and ask Penny, if she reads this, to get in touch again.

Hello, Wayne. It would be entirely feasible to commute between Whitstable and Conyer, even at the turn of the 19th Century. Conyer can be found on the coast of the Swale (the channel separating the Isle of Sheppey from mainland Kent), directly north of Teynham, itself about halfway between Faversham and Sittingbourne.

Thank you, Martin.
I know what you mean about Norfolk/Suffolk Streets. I had friends living in Suffolk Street, in one of those tiny terraced houses. Small but very cosy. My latest recollection of Alexandra Road is that it's the road that the little oik that knocked me off my bike came out of back in Easter. Don't go off on that one again Steve.....

Always a pleasure, Carole. Your theory sounds perfectly plausible regarding the place being a gaol/jail. For those people wondering what Carole is referring to, it's the "house that seems to have been there forever" at the top of Borstal Hill.

No problem, Brenda. The number 4 & 4A buses leave Canterbury bus station every 15 minutes. Get off at the Plough pub in Swalecliffe and you will be just by the caravan park entrance. Enjoy Memory Lane!

My pleasure, Jo. See you at the 25th bash on 13 June.......

Blimey, Grace; there's an obscure question. Not having been around the Bay then (our family didn't arrive until three years later), I have no idea. Where abouts were these glasshouses? Can anyone else help me on this one? Please?

Hi, Beverly. Thanks for that. I have been meaning to put more in about Herne for some time now but other prioties have rather taken up my time of late. However, I will speak to the people at the museum and in the library to see if I can provide a little more information for you.
As far as saving information is concerned; there is never a problem in doing so. I only ask that if people use anything I put on the site for anything other than perssonal viewing, that an acknowledgement is made and that they inform me that they have used it. Saving something on your PC is fine. I am flattered that you had done so.

What ho, Paul.
Yes you do, because yes, I am that Steve Male. I'm still in touch with John and Jo, too. In fact, we're planning our "Silver Jubilee" knees up for when I come back from holiday in June. Another opportunity for "adults" to misbehave, I feel...

Thanks, Roger. I hope the pictures provide you with a little reminder of the old home.

Mon plaisir, Frederique.
Caroline, it would seem that people have connected this site and your group's exhibition. So, I hope it continues to be a success. For those who don't know what we're talking about, take a look here.

Hi, Audrey. Thank you. I'm not sure that it will help but it's potentially another piece of the jigsaw. These things always seem to take forever to put together properly and sometimes you never finish. As one investigation is complete, it often starts another up.

Thank you, Brian. Any information is better than none. I suppose that by it's nature and content, this sort of site will attract those looking to rekindle memories or tracking down family and/or friends. Keep them coming.

Thanks for the comments. As far as the Sayer family goes, whilst I worked with a Jackie Sayer many years back when I was doing my apprenticeship, I have not been in touch with her for many years now. Perhaps another visitor may be able to shed some light. OK, it's a long shot but there are a number of people who have asked the same question. (See also the links I put in for Kathy Brown below)
The vast majority of the photos were taken in broad daylight. "Some are really dark"? What, like the night scenes and sunsets, you mean? It's a bit difficult making those light........ Sorry - end of sarcasm.
Historical stuff is openly admitted as being snippets of what I know and have heard or read. I don't pretend to be an historian. I put in those bits that interest me. Most of the historical stuff that is in there is from Herne Bay (Reculver, Hampton, the pier), plus each town section has a "History" page, albeit brief.
There are plenty of walking opportunities around, many along the coast as part of the Saxon Shore Way, one of the national UK recognised paths. There are also a number of books that cover this topic. I'll consider a bit of plagiarism later perhaps, particularly with the summer months coming.

My pleasure. As a "DFL" myself but having spent 38 of my 41 years down here, I've not had (m)any regrets. If "we" is also a family, then my parents' reason was mainly to be able to bring us up away from the dirty city. A much more pleasant place to grow up, even if the town has grown enormously since those days.....

Welcome back, Eileen. It's always good to hear from you. Hmm; more pictures of Canterbury? I suppose it won't do any harm. I must say that whilst I like to visit the city, I don't know that I'd want to live there. Give me the seaside ant day.
However, the odd photo excursion won't do any harm. There's plenty of subject matter. Which puts to mind another section idea. Canterbury is just one of many places worthy of a photo or two. I'll look into some options. Leave it with me, OK?

My pleasure, Alison. We all need those memories, don't we? I just wonder how many people's interest have been aroused at your one memory. Perhaps I don't want to be going down that road.....
By the way; is there still a speedway team at Crayford?

Hello, Gerald. Welcome to what seems to be turning into a hopeful (desperate?) additional source for amateur genealogists. I am always happy to give some space to see if anyone's memory is jogged. Please get in touch with Gerald directly (via the envelope) if you can help.

Blimey, Kathy; you could only have come up with a more difficult name to research if you were a "Smith". However, there are a couple of starting points:

• http://www.pro.gov.uk (Public Records Office)
• http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk (a branch of the above)

Hi, Brian. Welcome back. Yes, that's the wonder of the Web today. It has yet to cease amazing me.....

Well, thank you, Diana.
Memories are so important for all of us, aren't they? It's all of what makes us what we are, I guess. Actually, I could add Underdown Road to the Street Life collection. I'll try to sort that out now the decent weather has returned.

Excellent Site by the way. Kind Regards, Suzannah Foad

Thanks for that, Suzannah. Very kind of you to say so.
I guess that sites like this draw a number of genealogists hoping to find some trace of their ancestry. I do know, Suzannah, that Foad is an old Whitstable name. There will still be a number of them in town today.
I can't point you in any particular direction personally, other than suggesting you visit the Family Records Office in London. Ness would spend a great deal of time up there during the school holidays, digging up what information she could. The only advice I would give, as far as doing research up there, is to go up armed with specific information needs. That will help you avoid spending time getting distracted on other avenues. Oh, yes; and keep a notebook of information you have collected.

Hello, Rob. I'm sure I can sort out some more Beltinge photos, to add to the Miramar & St Mary's shots. I'll get to it once I've organised the next batch, due (hopefully) by the weekend.