History of Rochester Kent

This is my home town the place where I was born. I lived there three years of my life and never returned until I was in my late 20's and found the place a amazing store of history and a place I was proud I came from.

Rochester was a little Saxon Village. Romans first came over in 43AD and Rochester was one of their most important towns. They built a stronghold and a bridge over the River Midway. After the Norman invasion in 1088 Rochester had it's first castle.

Charles Dickens family moved from Chatham to Rochester and many of his novels refer to my home town. Rochester to this day holds two festivals in his name The Dickens and The Dickensian Christmas Festival.

Other festivals are celebrated Sweeps Festival and concerts held in the Castle grounds throughout the summer. Sweeps festival is held on May day and can be described as the only typical English Day of the year. This I was there to see, it was amazing seeing dancers and such friendly people.

The high street is quaint and charming with it's Victorian charm and Victorian buildings.

Rochester is situated 2o miles East of London.

Next time I write I will go into more detail about the Sweeps Festival.

So until then

Wishing you lots of Tasty English Delights

There's always room for one more.