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Church is town’s heart and soulChurch is town’s heart and soul
12:18pm Thu 6 Mar 08
St George's Church, in the middle of Gravesend, celebrated its 275th anniversary last month. CHARLOTTE MCDONALD looks back at its uncertain past.

Tribute to women’s wartime armyTribute to women’s wartime army
2:42pm Fri 29 Feb 08
After campaigning for decades, women are finally being recognised for their hard work at home during the Second World War. DAVID MILLS hears the story of a former Land Girl.
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Don’t forget school blast victimsDon’t forget school blast victims
11:45am Thu 21 Feb 08
A survivor of a school bombing which killed 38 children and six teachers talks to MARK CHANDLER about keeping their memories alive.

Past pupils show love for schoolPast pupils show love for school
10:55am Tue 19 Feb 08
Langley Park School for Girls will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year. A book called Hats Off! is being put together to mark the occasion. Reporter VICKI FOSTER finds out more. A GROUP of past students and staff are preparing a book on the history of Langley Park School for Girls, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham.
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Remembering national war heroRemembering national war hero
1:06pm Wed 6 Feb 08
General Gordon became a national war hero for his exploits in Crimea and China, but he is remembered in Gravesend for his selfless charity work. Reporter DAN KEEL finds out more.

We must not forget war heroesWe must not forget war heroes
4:52pm Wed 30 Jan 08
A former Orpington resident has written a book about one of the area's war heroes. DAVID MILLS finds out why we must not forget those who sacrificed their lives.

Donkey man’s diamond milestoneDonkey man’s diamond milestone
9:33am Tue 29 Jan 08
For 60 years, Len Thorne has run donkey rides for children. Now he is to be honoured for his dedication. CLAIRE BURKE reports.

Book tells suburb success storyBook tells suburb success story
11:31am Tue 22 Jan 08
In just 100 years Penge went from being a small rural hamlet to a busy London suburb. CHARLOTTE MCDONALD talks to the author of a new book which describes the transformation.

Tournament courted tennis greats Tournament courted tennis greats
9:16am Wed 9 Jan 08
A sports writer is compiling a history of the Beckenham Open tennis tournament. Reporter MARK CHANDLER finds out about the event that once attracted the world's top players.

Celebrate with the goosing ghostCelebrate with the goosing ghost
9:51am Thu 3 Jan 08
Ornate design, views across London and a ghost with wandering hands - there's plenty to celebrate at Charlton House.

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