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Kent Local History | Discover the History of Maidstone

Discover the Fascinating History of Maidstone! Join us on an educational journey through time to explore the rich and diverse history of Maidstone, Kent. This video dives into the key events, landmarks, and industries that have shaped Maidstone into the town it is today. We start in the Palaeolithic era, uncovering evidence of early human life and the presence of woolly mammoths in the area. Moving into the Neolithic period, we explore Kit’s Coty, a fascinating monument built to honor the dead. As we progress through the Bronze Age, we discuss remarkable artefacts, some originating from France, and continue into the Iron Age with a closer look at the Aylesford cemetery. The Romans brought dramatic change to Maidstone, establishing roads, villas, and using local quarries to build the walls of Roman London. By AD 975, Maidstone’s name first appeared in records as Mægdan Stan, a testament to its deep historical roots. The Norman era brought trials at Penenden Heath and the continued evolution of the town into a medieval market hub, thriving on trade and clothmaking along the River Medway. Maidstone played a pivotal role in the English Civil War, with the Battle of Maidstone near All Saints Church. During the Industrial Revolution, the town became renowned for papermaking, spearheaded by Turkey Mill, and brewing, exemplified by Fremlin’s Brewery. The arrival of the railway in 1844 further cemented its growth and prosperity. In World War I, Maidstone’s men joined the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment, serving in battles such as Gallipoli, while local factories supported the war effort. During World War II, the town endured tragedies like the Black Friday air raid, yet its resilience shone through, as seen in the Brenchley Gardens war memorials. With engaging visuals and clear narration, this video celebrates Maidstone’s incredible history, highlighting its buildings, industries, and the sacrifices of its people. Don't miss out on this exciting educational resource - watch our Maidstone Local History video today! Download our pack today – it is completely FREE and with the wide range of activities inside, you are bound to find something suitable for your class. https://tpet.co.uk/downloads/maidston... Our Maidstone history pack, produced in partnership with Historic England, includes everything that you need to complete a local history study in your school based on how Maidstone developed as a town! The pack is broken down into easy to follow folders so you can pick and choose which areas you wish to focus on with your class. We also provide an overarching teaching overview, so if you wanted to use the whole pack with your class, it could easily be included in your teaching and planning. The pack covers the development of Maidstone, including: • Who were the first people to live in the Maidstone area? • How did invaders influence the area in and around Maidstone? • How can buildings teach us about Maidstone’s past? • How did the Industrial Revolution change Maidstone? • What was life like for people from Maidstone during the wars? Teacher’s Pet is proud to be working alongside Historic England, to allow teachers in and around Maidstone to enjoy our range of Local History resources. Who are Historic England? Historic England protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we’ve come from as a nation. We care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them. At Historic England Education we want every child to be inspired by their local heritage and every teacher to have brilliant resources to use inside and outside the classroom. Our Heritage Schools programme aims to help school children develop an understanding of their local heritage and its significance to make sure that: Children develop a sense of pride in where they live Children understand their local heritage and how it relates to the national story Teachers are more confident in making effective use of local heritage resources in delivering the curriculum Local historic context is embedded in the school’s curriculum Heritage providers are more connected to the needs of local schools Parents are engaged in their children’s learning Communities are more deeply involved in the life of the school 🐶 - WEBSITE: https://www.tpet.co.uk 📍 - Local History Hub: https://tpet.co.uk/local-history 🕹️ - ARCADE: https://www.tpet.co.uk/arcade 😃 - WELLBEING: https://tpet.co.uk/wellbeing-wednesday 👥 - FACEBOOK:   / teacherspetuk   🐦 - TWITTER:   / teacherspetuk   📸 - INSTAGRAM:   / tpetuk