I’m always surprised by how much history I discover hidden away in our villages.
It’s good to talk to people as they recommend other people with local knowledge.
Here are seven villages, each with a tale to tell.
1) Buxted. There are some very well-known names connected with Buxted. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/buxted-east-sussex/
2) Hartfield. Of course, Hartfield is known for Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin. but the village is far older than that.
3) East Hoathly. Famous around East Sussex for its Bonfire Night, it’s a very friendly village. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/east-hoathly-a-sussex-village-with-lots-to-discover/
4) Laughton. Known as The Village of the Buckle, there’s a lot to discover here if you look for it. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/east-hoathly-a-sussex-village-with-lots-to-discover/
5) Arlington. This village stretches for miles. It’s car racing track is its most famous attraction. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/hot-rods-and-romans-in-a-sussex-village/
The next two villages are in Kent.
6) Dungeness is a strange one. It’s not a village, it’s not a town, it’s been called a desert. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/dungeness-kent-a-very-unique-place/
7) Lynsore Bottom. My daughter discovered this hamlet. She thought the name was hilarious as my name is Lyn. https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/lynsore-bottom-in-kent/
