Alan Whitehead's Pictures of Sandwich

Sandwich Has Lots of Elizabethan Houses, in the Garrison Style

Due to its long martial history, many of Sandwich's properties were built in the Garrison style, with overhanging floors. Although the sea is now 2 miles from the town, it was also one of the original Cinque Ports, protecting Kent from the French. Silting began to affect the port in about the 13th Century and Sandwich port was no longer viable for naval or commercial use by about the 16th Century.

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Strand Street View, Including Three Kings Yard and the Chanter's House

Another Strand Street view in Sandwich, this one featuring the Chanter's House. The Chanter was in the service of the church and would apparently sing or speak chants, especially at a funeral, to help the deceased on their final journey.

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New Street and No Name Street with St Peter's Church Behind

I think someone in the Planning department at Sandwich is in need of an imagination boost, if they can't think of a name for a street in the town centre. And even the shop has followed suit by calling it The No Name Shop.

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The White Windmill Heritage Centre on Ash Road

The White Windmill on Ash Road in Sandwich was built in 1760, and along with the Miller's Cottage, which was built about 70 years later, is a rare example of a surviving complete milling site. The cottage is now a museum and the site is a Heritage Centre, which is currently refurbishing the mill and its buildings.

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Another Garrison Style House in Sandwich

Another Garrison Style House in Sandwich and Winner of the Prize for Most Overhanging Floor, I Think.

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The Admiral Owen & the Crispin Inn Next to the Tollgate on High Street

The Sandwich Tollgate as seen from the High Street, with the Crispin Inn riverside pub and the 15th Century, timber-framed Admiral Owen pub.

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Austin Lane View with St Peter's Church Behind

Amongst the narrow lanes of Sandwich's old town is Austin Lane, whose eastern end is at St Peter's church.

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A Mixture of Medieval Housing Styles in Sandwich

The historic town of Sandwich in Kent has a mixture of period properties, dating from Medieval times and resulting in interesting streets for those looking at architecture through the ages.

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The Sandwich Toll Bridge Over the River Stour and Fisherman's Wharf

The usual entrance into the historic town of Sandwich is by crossing the River Stour on what was until the 1970s a Toll Bridge. To the right is Fisherman's Wharf, which nowadays consists of trendy premises for wining and dining and a series of no doubt expensive riverside apartments.

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Another Mixture of Medieval Architecture Styles, These are on Strand Street

More mixed period housing in historic Sandwich, these being on Strand Street.

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A Classic VW Style Wedding at the Bell Hotel on High Street

Across Sandwich's High Street from the ancient Admiral Owen pub is the Bell Hotel and on the day of my visit it was hosting a Classic VW themed wedding, adding a touch of style to the scene.

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The Redundant Anglican Church of St Mary on Strand Street

On Strand Street, next to the medieval pub the King's Arms, is the redundant Anglican church of St Mary, which is a Grade 1 Listed building, due to its heritage. The church was originally built in the 11th Century, by the wife of King Canute, but has been rebuilt many times since, due to wars and even an earthquake.

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The Ham Sandwich Sign Near Worth Village

If you're feeling a bit peckish while in east Kent, I know just the place (as long as you're not vegetarian or constrained by your religion).

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