Kent Eye Magazine

Kent Eye is a new magazine, enjoyed by audiences across the whole county. Published six times a year, Kent Eye is packed with original editorial and content.

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The White Cliffs of Dover have inspired many writers and musicians over the centuries. They feature in both Shakespeare’s King Lear and Vera Lynn’s famous wartime song and are one of #Kent’s most distinctive features.

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During the medieval period, #Kent was famous for its #rebels. The county played a major role in the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, Jack Cade’s Rebellion of 1450 and Wyatt’s Rebellion of 1554. However, none of the rebellions succeeded in overthrowing the monarch. #History

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Thom Gunn was born in Gravesend in 1929. At the age of 25, he emigrated to the United States. He was associated with The Movement of 1950s England poets, but later experimented with writing poems about sex, homosexuality and drug use.

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#DidYouKnow the modern name Kent is derived from the Brythonic word “Cantus” meaning “rim” or “border”.
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Edith Nesbitt was one of the most loved children’s authors of the early 20th century, writing classics like The Railway Children. Her story is still loved today with a stage version selling out theatres throughout the last decade.

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Kent has given birth to many great actors including a Doctor Who (Tom Baker), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and a Bond girl (Gemma Arterton). Who is your favourite #Kent actor?

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St Augustine of Canterbury arrived in Thanet in 597 to convert King Æthelberht of Kent. After founding a monastery outside Canterbury's walls, the ruins of which can still be visited today, he became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and founder of the English Church.

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With glorious gardens and a beautifully kept moat, @hevercastle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kent. It was Anne Boleyn’s childhood home and is a wonderful place to spend a summer’s afternoon.

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Have you ever wondered what these funny buildings around #Kent are? They are called oasts and were originally used for drying hops to prepare them for the beer-making process. You can still see some around Kent, paying homage to our county’s proud #brewing #history.

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Today is Harry Potter’s birthday. #DidYouKnow that producers wanted to film parts of the Harry Potter films inside Canterbury Cathedral, but were refused permission as the church didn’t want to be linked to magic!

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With holidays abroad unlikely this year, take the opportunity to explore our wonderful county! Whether you want to find out about World War Two at the Battle of Britain Memorial or walk along the White Cliffs of Dover, there’s something for everybody to enjoy in #Kent.

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One of Britain’s most famous novelists, Charles Dickens, spent his childhood living in Kent. He even based parts of Great Expectations, David Copperfield and Bleak House in the county. Although his books are long, they are well worth a read this summer!

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Today is the start of the postponed Tokyo #Olympics! Good luck to all the #Kent and British athletes who are taking part. Who is your favourite #Kent Olympian?

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Today sees the lifting of #Covid-19 restrictions in England. With many local businesses finally able to reopen fully, where are you going to #celebrate?

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Despite not speaking English fluently until his twenties, Joseph Conrad is considered one of the language’s greatest novelists due to the rich prose of his Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim. He is buried in Canterbury Cemetery, where you can still visit his grave.

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#DidYouKnow July is named after Julius Caesar, who was born on this day in 100BC. Julius twice tried to invade Britain in 55 and 54 BC, landing in #Kent both times. On the second attempt the Britons did not fight him when he landed and his army made it to Middlesex. #History

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Kent-born Siegfried Sassoon wrote some of the most haunting poems of World War One. His brutal imagery and fierce language in poems like The Hero and They are still shocking and emotive. He also influenced the works of his friends Wilfred Owen and Robert Graves.

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Staying in England this summer doesn’t mean you can’t go to the beach! From Whitstable to Broadstairs, there are many beautiful #Kent coastal towns for you to enjoy. Where is your favourite place to soak up the sun?

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Born in Penshurst in 1554, Sir Phillip Sidney was a great Elizabethan. He first became an MP aged 18 and served as Kent’s MP from 1581-1584. His best work is his Astrophel and Stella sequence of 108 sonnets, but he also wrote fiction and literary criticism.

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Today is the 522nd birthday of Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. Cranmer was appointed Archbishop by Henry VIII in 1533, but was less popular with his Catholic daughter Mary I, who had him burnt at the stake for his Protestant views. #Kent #History