Maidstone is the county town of Kent. The medieval town grew as an agricultural and industrial centre alongside the River Medway and played a pivotal role in the Peasants’ Revolt. Industries attracted to the town included paper mills, brewing, textiles and stone quarrying. The town has retained many buildings from its past including the Archbishop’s Palace and College of All Saints. Literary connections include Ian Fleming and Jack London and the town’s main theatre, The Hazlitt Theatre, is named after the writer William Hazlitt who was born in Maidstone.

Celebrating Maidstone chronicles the proud heritage of Maidstone and what draws so many to this flourishing town today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into Maidstone’s rich heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating Maidstone will be a valuable contribution to the history of the town and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.