Tag: Aveling and Porter

William John Baker was born in Rochester in July 1893.  At the previous census (1891) his family were living at 4, St Peter’s Place, Rochester.  … Read more

Arthur was born in Sevenoaks in 1896.  By the time of the 1911 Census, Arthur was going by his middle name of Humphrey, and had … Read more

Edwin Ernest Payne was born 26th May 1894. He was born in Strood.  His father was called Thomas and was a Bricklayer and his mother … Read more

This project uses the Books of Remembrance, Cenotaphs and memorial boards of Rochester and Borstal as a gateway for current residents to explore the experience … Read more