Fond memories of four of Maidstone’s famous Industries as told by the people who worked in them. From Sharp’s Toffees to Foster Clark foods, papermaking and brewing, these stories provide a fascinating and personal insight into the social history of the county town of Kent. Illustrated throughout by the sketches and prints of Kent artist, Giles Whitehead. Featuring the voices of Christine Carter, Iris Cook
Maureen Smart, Tom Sheldon, Polly Falconer, Debbie Goacher, Phil Goacher and Howard Goacher. The audio was recorded on location around Maidstone by artist Giles Whitehead in 2024 with the support of UK Government, Levelling Up and Maidstone Borough Council.
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As someone who has lived in Maidstone all my life, a long time, I thought that this film was brilliant. I also support local industry by drinking in the Rifle Volunteers sometimes so well done the Goacher family.