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[Captain Povey]

Hi All, As I was born in the area around Gravesend (as it was known as then) I have been researching some of the history of the town. I have found that on the 'Discover Gravesham' website there is is some fascinating cine film by Sid Whittaker (father of an old school firend of mine) of activity on the Thames in the early 60's. For those interested in old tugs, Pilot launches etc it may be worth a look. Cheers Graham.

[tigertiger]

Do you have a link to the website please, Graham.

[catengineman]

http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4664

could be this

Or not

Have not lived in Gravesend for 28 years

R,

[Captain Povey]

Hi Tiger tiger, try this www.discovergravesham.co.uk Cheers Graham

[Captain Povey]

Hi Catengineman, Well without giving too much away about age its about 44 years since I tripped the light fantastic at the Co Op on a Friday night or frequented the Terminus Pub Jazz club near the Ferry on a Sunday night. Cheers Graham.

[catengineman]

Eer bit before my time (I hope) 

I still have rellies in good old Gravesend (Chalk) so I get to pass through on flying visits now and again.

Not sure if you have frequented the place much in the last years, most of the water front has now become residential. they tore down the best swimming pool in the area (because it was open air) and have ruined the park gardens IMO. the Ship and Lobster was my haunting ground as I could walk up the causeway when waitting for the next line job 

used to escape to the end of the world over the ferry, some happy memories some sad

I would not go live there anymore though

R,