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The Other Life of Mary English

Come along to the book launch of GD Harper’s new novel, The Other Life of Mary English, as he tells

September 10, 2026
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Guided Walk
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The Gunpowder Walk – Discover Faversham's Explosive Past

Join us for a guided walk through over 350 years of gunpowder history in Faversham, once the centre of England's

September 13, 2026
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Guided Walk
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Railway heritage walk of Faversham

The Faversham Society is pleased to partner with Mark Jones, railway historian, on this guided railway heritage walk of Faversham

September 20, 2026
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Guided Walk
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Railway heritage walk of Faversham

The Faversham Society is pleased to partner with Mark Jones, railway historian, on this guided railway heritage walk of Faversham

September 26, 2026
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Special Event
Faversham Assembly Rooms

Regency Ball

Join us on Saturday 10 October at the fabulous Faversham Assembly Rooms for our popular Regency Ball. It will be

October 10, 2026
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The Invisible Women of Faversham book launch

Come along to the launch of this exciting book revealing the lives of more than 50 astonishing Faversham women. Inspired

October 14, 2026
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Mill Pl, Faversham ME13 7DY, UK

The Lord of the Ring-Sword: Recent discoveries at an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery in East Kent

Archaeological work centred on an early medieval cemetery near Canterbury has uncovered a number of high-status graves, one of which

November 12, 2026
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Mill Pl, Faversham ME13 7DY, UK

The gunpowder and explosives industry in Faversham

For more than 350 years, Faversham was one of England's most important centres for the manufacture of gunpowder and other

January 14, 2027
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Mill Pl, Faversham ME13 7DY, UK

George Roberts, Davington Priory and Faversham's LGBTQ+ history

Join Dr Declan Wiffen and Tina Hagger, as they explore the unknown story of Faversham's little known Seed Merchant, George Roberts

February 11, 2027
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Why write a play about Faversham in the 1590s? Locating 'Arden' in a local, regional and national context

What was Faversham's reputation in the Elizabethan period - how well known was it in the rest of England, and

March 11, 2027
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Mill Pl, Faversham ME13 7DY, UK

Edwardian Faversham, a decade of change and hope

The Edwardian years between 1901 and 1914 are vividly brought to life through the history of Faversham at a time

April 8, 2027
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Mill Pl, Faversham ME13 7DY, UK

Hidden in plain sight: Silk textiles, unexpected contexts

In this fascinating talk, independent scholar and textile specialist Sue Lamberton explores the often-overlooked role of silk textiles in historic

May 13, 2027
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The real Jack Sparrow? The story of Faversham pirate John Ward

Richard appeared on a National Geographic tv programme about John Ward. His fascination with the sea coupled with time spent

June 10, 2027
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
12 Market Place
ME13 7AE
Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm

FLEUR MUSEUM - FREE ENTRY
12-13 Preston Street
ME13 8NS
Open 11am to 3pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
plus 11am to 3pm on Market Sundays

SECOND-HAND BOOKSHOP
11 Preston Street
ME13 8NS
Monday to Saturday 10am to 3.30pm 

CHART MILLS
Off Stonebridge Way
ME13 7SE
First Sunday each month via Walks Programme
Otherwise Saturdays from 2 to 4pm until October

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The Faversham Society - Registered Address: 10-13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS
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