Hartlake tragedy of 1853

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Hartlake tragedy of 1853

Hartlake photo gallery

Take a look at the spot where the 30 Travellers died over 150 years ago...

Listen: Hartlake documentary

BBC Radio Kent talked to historians and relatives of those who died in order to mark the event.

Hartlake Bridge song

The song 'Hartlake Bridge' has been handed down through the Smith family for many generations.

Hartlake: looking back

In 1853 thirty five Travellers died when their cart slipped into the flooded Medway. Read the report

Dawn's story: Hops & Hartlake

Dawn Baldock remembers warm summers picking hops but she also grew up to fear Hartlake bridge.

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