Dubbed kents treasure island, the isle of sheppey offers adventure and a great escape. A history of the abbey church of minster, isle of sheppey, kent. Its windswept marshes and rugged coastlines provide ideal habitat for a diversity of. We hope you find the displayed items enjoyable to see and informative about the wide range of work undertaken.
It has stood guard as a defence for the dockyard at chatham and the city of london since the 1800s. Stephen wynn author of both fictional and nonfictional books author of both. About the book administration in christian churches refers to the control of the people that come under the jurisdiction of the church including bishops. After his death in 664 she ruled the kingdom until their son egbert was grown, and then, probably about 670, founded a nunnery at sheppey, endowed it, and settled there with seventyseven disciples. Magical elmley nature reserve forms a large portion of the lowlying isle of sheppey, which lies off kents north coast. The ss richard montgomery sank and split in two off the coast of sheerness in august 1944 with around 1,400 tonnes of explosives on board.
Sheppey 1933 was william somerset maughams last play, written at the age of 59 and after he had reached distinction as a novelist and playwright. Each of sheppeys towns and villages is steeped in history and heritage. Isle of sheppey in the great war by stephen wynn, paperback. Not dated but probably around 1900, not a motor vehicle in sight. The isle of sheppey is an island off the northern coast of kent, england, neighbouring the thames estuary, centred 42 miles 68 km from central london. With a population of 12,000 it is the largest town on the island. The isle of sheppey is an island off the northern coast of kent. The isle of sheppey and sittingbourne spring some surprises. The idea of this group is to share and promote, the varied and rich history of the isle of sheppey. Sheppey is derived from old english sceapig, meaning sheep island. Each of sheppey s towns and villages is steeped in history and heritage. Baxter, in his glossary, under the word malata, adds, vervecum patria, or the isle of sheep, now named shepey.
I know very little of its earlier history except that it was originally a very fine hotel, attracting high ranking officers from the ships that came to the royal naval dockyard. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. The isle of sheppey, although not a heavily populated area, played an extremely important part in great britains war effort on the home front throughout the four and a half years of the first world war. Isle of sheppey the sunken ship, the explosives and the huge threat to the north kent coast. A history of the abbey church of minster, isle of sheppey. So much has happened on this small island yet only a small portion is widely known, we plan to document as much as we can and put it here so everyone else can see what is still. Sheerness is a commercial port and main town of the isle of sheppey and owes much to its origins, as a royal naval dockyard town. The island forms part of the local government district of swale. Sheppey pictures and postcards photo gallery by trevor. Sheppey is derived from old english sceapig, meaning sheep island todays island was historically known as the isles of sheppey.
It originates from the isle of sheppey, in kent, a place first recorded in the year 606 a. The isle of harty an ancient place h arty is really a separate island, and until comparatively recently, the neighbourhood was known as the isles of sheppey, which included the main island and the smaller ones of elmley and harty. Sheerness is the main town on the isle of sheppey, it has been a naval centre since. The isle of sheppey is an island off the northern coast of kent, england in the thames estuary, some 46 miles 74 km to the east of london. The former dockyard is now little more than an industrial estate and the riotous dockside area, blue town is today just a quiet backwater. The island was where british aviation was born and came of age. Explore sheerness with pictures, history, attractions and sheerness map as well as. This site displays the work of artists, authors and other creatives working on or associated with the isle of sheppey in kent, united kingdom. Oasis academy isle of sheppey is located over two sites in the area, and is the only secondary school on the isle of sheppey. Beachlazing, chicsleeping great pub foodeating pedalpushing, horizongazing, soulsoothing do it all here. Karyn wood, with a copy of the book she has written about the defences of sheerness. In doing so, sheppey provided protection for the thames estuary, the river medway and the naval shipyards at both sheerness and chatham. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. The natural history of the isle of sheppey nhbs academic.
The isle of sheppey lies in the mouth of the river thames opposite southend. Sheerness began as a fort built in the 16th century to protect the river medway from naval invasion. Oct 01, 2011 each of sheppey s towns and villages is steeped in history and heritage. A slightly tired copy with wear externally and a loose but holding binding. About the book administration in christian churches refers to the control of the people that come under the jurisdiction of the.
A mrs beryl kingsnorth wrote to the sheppey gazette in february 1997 with her memories. Read haunted isle of sheppey by neil arnold available from rakuten kobo. Very little is known of the intermediate history of the monastery. Sheerness began as a fort built in the 16th century. It is the story about the change of fortune of hairdresser joseph miller who was born on the isle of sheppey, kent and nicknamed sheppey. This is corruptly called, by the book of ravenna, malaca, by the britons vervex. History of the isle of sheppey hardcover january 1, 1975 by augustus a. In 1665, plans were first laid by the navy board for a royal navy dockyard. Sheppey is derived from the ancient saxon sceapige, meaning isle of sheep, and even today the extensive marshes which make up a considerable. I love this book its full of interesting history a lot of people do not like this area but they need to open their eyes and have a good look around its not full of factories a few or horrible people i have been to sheppey the people i have met are nice and friendly and i love it and i am going again.
Although only some thirty square miles in size, the isle of sheppey, which is situated off the coast of kent, is one of the oldest and most atmospheric locations in britain. The history of sheppey is intertwined with the history of the naval dockyard, established in sheerness in 1665. Sheerness had a population of 18,000 in 1901 compared to less than 12,000 at the time of the 2001 census. About the end of the eleventh century, it is said, there were certain nuns at the manor of newington, whose prioress was strangled in bed at night by her cook, and in consequence. Jan 01, 2010 sheppey 1933 was william somerset maughams last play, written at the age of 59 and after he had reached distinction as a novelist and playwright. These trails were developed in partnership with barbara twiselton and blue town heritage centre. Explore your area map to discover people who lived in your area during the first world war.
The isle of sheppey is the last remaining island in the south east, with its own unique culture and character. Dont forget to visit the 100 miles page for the trail information and downloadable leaflet, booklet, walking directions and quiz. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These wild 3,200 acres are home to one of the largest bird reserves in england its lapwing population is internationally significant, reed beds and water courses hold waterfowl and waders, marsh harriers float overhead as well a working farm cattle and sheep graze the. We have started this so everyone can learn the amazing history of the isle of sheppey, including normally forgotten about places.
Take a picture tour of sheerness or book sheerness accommodation. Buy history of the isle of sheppey reprint of the 1904 edition by augustus a daly isbn. E and come home for 6 wks every year and the time i spend in the isle of sheppey and meeting the friendly and kind people is. Take a picture tour of isle of sheppey or book a hotel or cottage near isle of sheppey. The 15 best things to do in isle of sheppey 2020 with. When karyn wood arrived here five years ago, she was immediately struck by sheppeys history.
Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The isle of sheppey, just 9 miles long and 4 miles wide, is situated in the thames estuary at the mouth of the medway. In the early twentieth century, it was the major employer on the island. Haunted isle of sheppey neil arnold although only some thirty square miles in size, the isle of sheppey, which is situated off the coast of kent, is one of the oldest and most atmospheric locations in britain. Hotels in isle of sheppey flights to isle of sheppey things to do in isle of sheppey car rentals in isle of sheppey isle of sheppey vacation packages important. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of isle of sheppey. Samuel pepys established the royal navy dockyard in the 17th century. Haunted isle of sheppey ebook by neil arnold rakuten kobo. Although only some thirty square miles in size, the isle of sheppey, which is situated off the coast of kent, is one of. Join me as i relive my daddylongleg horror on elmley hill and tell you a little about the history and wildlife of this lesser known corner of sheppey. Recorded in the spellings of sheppie, sheppey, sheppy, shippie, shippey and shippy, this is an english locational surname. With a population of,000 it is the largest town on the island. It is the story about the change of fortune of hairdresser joseph miller who was born on the isle of sheppey. People who live here say its hardly changed since the 1950s and thats why they like it.
Sexburga, a daughter of anna, king of the east angles, married ercombert, king of kent. It covers 35 square miles 91 square km, and its extremely fertile lowlying land supports grain and vegetable crops and sheep. James proctor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Haunted isle of sheppey by neil arnold nook book ebook. This is indicated by demographic and employment data. Isle of sheppey island, england, united kingdom britannica. The isle of sheppey, although not a heavily populated area, played an. Isle of sheppey rise to the occasion and add to its long and illustrious military history. Feb 07, 2016 leysdown, gocarts, carnival and minster cliffs. In 2009 eleven pupils were hurt by the collapse of a heating duct during an exam at its predecessor, minster college. Isle of sheppey sheppey school issues statement after desperately sad sudden death of pupil, 15. Henry viii, requiring the river medway as an anchorage for his navy, ordered that the mouth of the river should be protected by a small fort. The royal naval dockyard was the centre of activity for the preparation of ships for battle. Isle of sheppey, island at the mouth of the river thames in swale borough, administrative and historic county of kent, england.