These tales have been inspired and written about places I visited over the course of one year in the beautiful Garden of England and the people I encountered along the way. Some of these are those I met, others from the past are brought to life once again through the power of words. I came to love and appreciate the county through travelling extensively across the whole area... Come face to face with Van Gogh in Ramsgate Stroll in the footsteps of Dickens in Broadstairs Admire a Martello Tower in Folkestone Stand in the shadow of The Coldrum Stones Explore Sittingbourne Take a walk from Dover to Deal and then back again! Promenade in Hythe Meet a famous golfer in Sandwich and enjoy lunch Witness Dartford put firmly on the map Explore magical Faversham Market Pay homage to famous sons and daughters of Kent Watch Morris Dancing in Rochester Avoid the obvious in Canterbury and yet encounter Marlow Marvel at the wonder of Gravesend Pier Take a look at cars in Sheppey Navigate the River Medway Enjoy a day trip from Dover to Calais Gaze upon historical Tunbridge Wells, Margate Discover how love was found Hop-Picking in the 1930' And spend an unforgettable day sitting on a bench in St Margaret's Bay This book is dedicated to the memory of MCC who proved the best possible guide to showing me the beauty of her native Kent that I could ever have dreamed of.