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Located in the county of Kent, and around 35 miles southeast of central London, is the town of Maidstone. Geographically, Maidstone is situated along the River Medway, at the foot of the North Downs. It was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Medestane'. Around this time, it had several mills, eel fisheries and salt pans. From the Saxon era to the 16th century, Maidstone was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury. Its location roughly halfway between London and Canterbury made it an ideal resting stop for those travelling to the capital. A surviving relic of this age is present in the form of the Archbishop's Palace, seen around the start of the walk. This dates back to the 14th century, with 16th century additions, and is Grade I listed. In 1381, Maidstone would play a role in the Peasants' Revolt. This began in May of that year when an attempt to collect unpaid poll taxes in Brentwood in Essex resulted in a violent confrontation. This unrest spread across the southeast of England, reaching Maidstone by June. John Ball, one of the clerics leading the revolt, was freed from incarceration at the Archbishop's Palace. The rebels stormed Canterbury before heading to London. Despite attempts by King Richard II, who was just 14 years old at the time, to negotiate, the rebels were able to force the surrender of the Tower of London for the only time in history. The riots continued on until November with at least 1,500 killed. It is believed that they helped prevent future poll taxes. Maidstone was granted a town charter in 1549. This was briefly revoked before a new charter was created in 1551. In 1648 the Battle of Maidstone took place during the Civil War. Heavy fighting took place within the town itself with the Royalists retreating towards Week Street, and ultimately, St Faith's Churchyard (both of which feature in the walk) where they would eventually offer their surrender. Months later, the mayor of Maidstone, Andrew Broughton, read the death sentence to King Charles I following his trial. Industry in Maidstone over the centuries included paper mills, stone quarrying, brewing and cloth-making. In 1844 the town received its first railway connection. A branch line was opened from Paddock Wood into what is today Maidstone West station. This would eventually form part of the Medway Valley Line which today runs between Paddock Wood and Strood. Two later stations would open: Maidstone East and Maidstone Barracks, the latter of which is named after nearby Invicta Park Barracks which opened in 1798 to defend against the threat of the French Revolution. In 1834 a skeleton of a dinosaur, said to be an Iguanodon, was discovered in a quarry in Maidstone. The skeleton, which is still encased in rock, is to this day on display at the Natural History Museum in London. In 1949 the borough of Maidstone added an Iguanodon to its coat of arms in recognition. This is allegedly the first dinosaur to ever appear in a coat of arms. Famous people from Maidstone include Tony Hart and Mackenzie Crook. 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO 4K EXPLORER FOR NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK 👇 https://www.youtube.com/4KExplorer?su... Filmed: 29th September 2021 Link to the walk on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/S9W4CRGkeVMM5RPm7 Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 All Saints Church 0:06 Outside Archbishop's Palace 0:55 Maidstone Carriage Museum 1:05 Outside Archbishop's Palace 1:59 Archbishop's Palace 2:16 Riverside walk 5:08 Broadway 5:33 High Street 7:04 Mill Street 7:17 Bank Street 9:08 High Street 9:59 Week Street 14:35 Station Road 15:21 Brenchley Gardens 15:46 The Glorious Dead War Memorial 15:54 Brenchley Gardens 16:06 St Faith's Church 16:16 Brenchley Gardens 17:31 Station Road 17:41 St Faith's Street 19:24 Fremlin Walk 21:14 Earl Street 22:55 Pudding Lane 24:31 High Street 26:22 King Street