Tag Archives: Faversham

A turning point for Faversham? Historian Arthur Percival speaks about the Standard Quay decision

A turning point perhaps, but today we learned that despite the unanimous vote against the proposal for a restaurant on Standard Quay, there is to be an appeal so the arguments have to be gone through all over again… It’ll … Continue reading

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Bill Serjeant visits Oare Creek and Faversham

I see from Bill’s Log that small boat cruiser and gentleman of the waves Bill Serjeant is spending a little time at Oare Creek and visiting Faversham, where he seems to be enjoying himself. Here’s his description of Oare Creek: … Continue reading

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Standard Quay’s history, and a great photo of sailing barge Goldfinch

The magnificent schooner-rigged sailing barge Goldfinch beautifully posed at Standard Quay. Goldfinch was built at Faversham by the famous barge builder John Matthew Goldfinch  Sailing barge historian and author Richard Hugh Perks recently retold the story of Standard Quay in an … Continue reading

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