Monthly Archives: September 2010

Battle of Graveney

London Irish Rifles colour guard

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Whitstable Natural History Society

  Timescapes teams up with the Whit Nats 19th September – Timescapes teamed up with members of the Whitstable Natural History Society to enjoy the historic coastline at Seasalter.A number of exciting finds were found during the meeting including the … Continue reading

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Extending the partnership – Timescapes and Mapping Kent

Mapping the future by safeguarding the past  Timescapes is delighted to announce the launch of the new website for Mapping Kent.Please check out the link – http://www.mappingkent.co.uk/index.php

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Heritage Open Days 2010 – “We shall fight on the beaches”

Experts from Timescapes and Mapping Kent were joined by over 100 participants in the Heritage Open Days Event – “We shall fight on the beaches” The event, which forms part of the Forgotten Frontline Project, was coordinated on behalf of … Continue reading

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Forgotten Frontline – BBC South East

  Forgotten Frontline featured on BBC South East                           Robin Gibson from BBC South East filming at Tankerton Mark Harrison, Was joined by Simon Hopkins from Canterbury City Council and local resident Chas Appleton to discuss the discovery of a survey … Continue reading

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“We shall fight on the beaches” – Forgotten Frontline 2010

Battle of Britain 70th anniversary 1940-2010 Timescapes and Mapping Kent are pleased to announce the launch of “We shall fight on the beaches’ – Forgotten Frontline 2010.  The exhibition features newly discovered documents and images that describe how the seaside … Continue reading

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Heritage Open Days 2010

 Heritage Open Days 2010 In July 1940 Hitler issued a directive entitled – ‘Preparation for a landing operation against England’. The directive stated: "As England, in spite of her hopeless military situation, still shows no willingness to come to … Continue reading

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