Post by Les on Dec 9, 2017 21:56:01 GMT
Maidstone I remember it well:
Hello again Bernie,I've heard the name Trevor Green but dont know much about him. Some of the old ones have gone but some just dont seem to change. Stormy Jones has been unwell and I hear he was mugged couple of weeks ago by 3 yobs who stole his gold,loved his bling didnt he?
Poor Stormy he must be 110 now they would have had a shock if he he was only 90 wouldnt they? sadly no respect have they? The story of Hollingbourne I was converting a house there and heard similar stories as you mention here about rape and pillage going on.
I believe most of it has stopped now but it's rife in Shepway and Parkwood!! I do know a local historian and will look further into it Bernie interesting stuff isnt it? Sadly Bernie all the good pubs have gone now all that history for a block of flats one day people will ask why was it allowed to happen these pubs catered for all sorts builders,hippys,bikers you name it they all mixed.
Pub games like crib,dominos,shove halfpenny, dar will just be thing of history books, as will outrides to the coast and all the social side that went with these great old establishments. The George has gone, the Rose tovil, the Rose Wheeler st, Holly bush, Fishers, Parkwood,century,one and only, even the Bull Gabriels hill which was steeped in history from english civil war.
We could relate almost living history to our kids as the building were there, point out where these events took place but why would they be interested now.Well thats me off my soapbox Bernie Peter will say I always moaned!!I will keep you posted of any scandal or gossip I may even make it up for you to make you feel homesick.Regards Barry
What a moaner, must be getting old Barry