Irene Hales: 3 books

When John Leland, King Henry VIII's antiquary, visited Maidstone in the sixteenth century, he commented that the town was 'full of inns', but if he could have returned three centuries later he would have seen many more. This book provides an illustrated background of some of the breweries, the old...

Maidstone From Old Photographs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of this area, providing the reader with a visual representation of MaidstoneA fs lively and charming history. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs, Irene Hale presents the reader with an insight into the history...

Maidstone Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of Kent. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of the well-known streets and famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking...