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The Forge
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The Forge

FWC1 September 191429 August 2020
On the back of this photograph Frank wrote the following details – we’re unsure on which particular date or where the photograph was taken: The Forge3rd Kent Battery R.F.A (T)Sept...
C Sub Gun Team
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C Sub Gun Team

FWC1 September 191429 August 2020
On the back of this photograph Frank wrote the following details and names – we’re unsure on which particular date or where the photograph was taken: C Sub Gun Team....
Embodiment
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Embodiment

FWC4 August 191429 August 2020
This is F W Critchley’s notice to join, confirming the embodiment of the 3rd Kent Battery, R.F.A on 5 August 1914. Frank was a Corporal in the 3rd Home Counties...
Riding School
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Riding School

FWC1 January 191329 August 2020
We're unsure when in 1913 this was taken, on the reverse of this picture is written: 1913 Riding SchoolRamsgateNewlands now built on. Sgt Major Hilyard, left Corpl Critchley, right
R.A. Ramsgate 1912
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R.A. Ramsgate 1912

FWC1 January 191225 August 2020
We are not sure exactly when in 1912 this photograph was taken, but on the reverse is written: R.A. Ramsgate 1912 Left to RightCpl Critchley, Bomb Singleton, Gnr Ling
Cup Winner!
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Cup Winner!

FWC1 January 191225 August 2020
This photograph is still in its frame, we’re unsure exactly when it was taken but from the dates of the competitions believe it to be 1912. Written on the front...
The Horse Lines at Lydd Camp
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The Horse Lines at Lydd Camp

FWC31 May 191129 July 2020

A postcard to Mother from Lydd Camp.

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Kent History

  • Dover War Memorial Project : Volunteer project honouring those lost from the front-line town of Dover.

National Museums & Collections

  • Imperial War Museum (IWM) : Information about IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast
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