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Herne Bay Festival
21st July to 25th August 2024

The Life and Death of Amy Johnson

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  Amy Johnson was an iconic figure in 1930s aviation. Record-breaking pilot and engineer, she captured the world and became a national heroine and international celebrity. She died tragically while serving her country during WWII at the age of just 37. Jane Priston is founder and Director of the Amy Johnson Project and has dedicated […]

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Smugglers Walk and Talk around Herne

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Smugglers Walk and Talk around Herne Join our volunteers for a Smuggling themed walk around Herne. Booking advised, numbers limited. Suitable for children 10 years and over. Please wear suitable footwear.

Amy Johnson and Herne Bay Seafront Tour

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In 2016 a stunning life size, life like bronze statue of Amy Johnson, record breaking pilot of the 1930s, was installed on the Herne Bay seafront.  Do you know why?  If you’d like to find out the full story behind the bronze, the information board and the biplane bench, then join founder and Director of […]

Amy Johnson and Herne Bay Seafront Tour

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In 2016 a stunning life size, life like bronze statue of Amy Johnson, record breaking pilot of the 1930s, was installed on the Herne Bay seafront.  Do you know why?  If you’d like to find out the full story behind the bronze, the information board and the biplane bench, then join founder and Director of […]

Create your own Roman Stamp

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Friday 26 August – Create your own Roman Stamp – 11.15am 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm Look at the mysterious Roman pudding pans in the museum collection and create your own pottery stamp Numbers are limited please book by either phoning 01227 367368 or emailing [email protected]

Behind the Scenes Tours of Seaside Museum

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Wednesday 3 August – Behind the Scenes Tours – 11.15am 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm Take a peak at the museum store and some of the objects waiting their turn for the spotlight. Numbers are limited please book by either phoning 01227 367368 or emailing [email protected]

Cartoon Festival Exhibition From Bayeux to Nubia

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Working in partnership with the British Cartoon Archive at the University of Kent, our exhibitions at the Seaside Museum explore aspects of the history of cartooning and educate the public about this. This year’s exhibition will explore the history of comic strips from its earliest days to the most recent first black female superhero, Nubia. […]

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