It was once known as the Garden of England, and even though it has lost the title now, you have fond memories of a bucolic childhood – taking long walks in Bluebell Wood and summer days at Minnis Bay.
There was Howletts Zoo, the Whitstable Oyster Festival and a fading soap actor starring in the panto to turn on the Christmas lights. We had Toyah Willcox once, and Wizadora.
Except that’s not really what it was like most of the time.
From its antiquated school system to its estuary accent, the arse end of England has a lot to answer for.
Here’s 21 things you only know if you grew up along the East Kent coast:
1. All primary schools were different,… Read the full story