“The other thing that happened was when the monasteries were nationalised by Henry VIII, St Augustine’s in 1539 I think, the townspeople who were always in contention with the abbot built their own town hall, which is the building over the wall there in 1544. “So, we know that by Doomesday it was described as a small borough, one of seven in Kent. How about a property that is exclusively for the over 55's with communal areas that are maintained and looked after by First Port? “It was quite an unpleasant place actually, I would guess. Boasting a lovely 1930's bar and oak paneled dining room with three open fires. Type your email address into the 'sign up to free daily alerts' box, press 'subscribe' and you're all set.

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“So, within five years they put that up and that’s been the centre of the town, that’s been town government ever since, except for a period. It’s quite amazing actually.". 2 bedroom terraced house for sale - Mill Road, Sturry, Canterbury. “You’ve got Milton Regis and this one but you haven’t got a lot more surviving. “Canterbury City Council would say ‘to play before Master Mayor and his brethren,’ so probably in the town hall.

It's wrapped in beautiful surroundings and the recorded history of the area dates all the way back to the seventh century. The ground floor comprises of a large lounge/dining area with an inglenook fire place and beams for additional character, a kitchen, and a utility/ downstairs toilet. Boasting a lovely 1930's bar and oak paneled dining room with three open fires. Ensuite to master bedroom. It became the de-facto port for Canterbury. Fordwich sits on the River Stour just a few miles from Canterbury. It lost its status as a town in 1880 when it no longer had a Mayor and Corporation. “It’s the highest navigable point on the Stour. British A recently restored pub and restaurant set in Fordwich, Britain's smallest town. Catherine Molin, FUC treasurer, has lived in Fordwich for 13 years. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. more, Top Things to Do in Fordwich, Canterbury - Fordwich Attractions. All of the Caen stone used by the Normans to rebuild Canterbury Cathedral in the 12th and 13th centuries was landed at Fordwich. “They owned the manor of Fordwich. AN ATTRACTIVE THREE BEDROOM MEWS HOUSE WITH GARAGE AND GARDEN FORMING PART OF THE SMALL EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT JUST ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF CANTERBURY CITY.DESCRIPTION The Mount is an attractive mews house built we believe late 2008 early 2009, construction is red brick, sash bay window under tiled... Drive through the electric gates past the beautiful front garden and up the large driveway. It also has a beautiful and substantial rear garden for you to enjoy the summer months in. “The other thing that happened was when the monasteries were nationalised by Henry VIII, St Augustine’s in 1539 I think, the townspeople who were always in contention with the abbot built their own town hall, which is the building over the wall there in 1544.
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You have the option to upgrade to the...+ More, Celebrate New Year's Day with us here at The Fordwich Arms.Reservations can be made upon pre-payment of £70 per person for the 5 course New Year's Day tasting menu. A recently refurbished pub and restaurant set in Fordwich, Britain's smallest town Fordwich /ˈfɔːrdwɪtʃ/ is a remnant market town and a civil parish in east Kent, England, on the River Stour, northeast of Canterbury. Fordwich, the smallest town in Britain, just oozes history, and the pub has been at the centre of community life for centuries. “You’ve got Milton Regis and this one but you haven’t got a lot more surviving.

Wrapped in beautiful surroundings, its recorded history dates back to the seventh century. “If you go in the town hall it’s a bit small.

“Fordwich is less explicit about what it paid them for. There are two pubs in the town, the George & Dragon and Fordwich Arms. In addition in the summer months the riverside location gives rise to a beautiful dining terrace and garden with views over the river Stour. The sign greets visitors on entry to the town, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.