Rochester in Kent has long been a strategically important town,
guarding the lowest crossing of the River Medway. The diocese of
Rochester dates back to the early seventh century and the Normans
built both an imposing castle and a cathedral in the town following
the Conquest. In later years Charles Dickens lived in Rochester and
based many of his novels on the area, and the town was also home to
Short Brothers' aircraft manufacturing company, where it built its
famous flying boats and seaplanes. Secret Rochester explores the
lesser-known episodes and characters in the history of Rochester
through the centuries. Among these were a highly profitable scam
operated by the monks of the cathedral, a very successful spy ring
operating on behalf of the German kaiser, the secret hideout of
James II and a secret new aircraft developed at the airport during
the Second World War. With tales of remarkable characters and
unusual events, and fully illustrated throughout, it will appeal to
all those with an interest in this town in Kent.
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