I currently researching the work of Fred Rains, an actor and film director of the 1920s. He is also the father of Claude Rains the Hollywood movie star. Someone has suggested to me that he was brought up in Rainham in the 1860's. Do you have any information relating to this
John
Fred Rains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frederick William Rains (generally known as Fred Rains) (1860-1945) was a British actor and film director.[1] He was the father of the actor Claude Rains.
Monday 29 April 2013
Rochester Sweeps Festival Programme and schedule of events for 2013
The 2013 Sweeps Festival takes place in Rochester each year at the beginning of May. In 2013 it will be taking place from May 4th to 6th throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.
The events programme doesn't seem to be available on the Medway Council website listing the Sweeps Festival but the direct link to the full Rochester Sweeps festival 2013 programme is here
Click image or here for the Rochester Sweeps Festival Programme and schedule of events for 2013
Many Morris teams from around the UK (and from as far as Alaska) come to the Rochester Sweeps festival and join the parade along the High Street. In addition many musical events take place in different pubs and outdoor stages over the weekend. This video was shot in Man of Kent alehouse of the Truckstop Honeymoon gig in 2011 and this video of Truckstop Honeymoon was shot at the Gordon House Hotel beer festival.
This is a video of French band Sur Les Docks who are performing at the Sweeps festival again this year. This video of McManigan Academy of Irish Dancers performing Lord of the Dance was shot at the Gordon House Hotel in 2012.
The events programme doesn't seem to be available on the Medway Council website listing the Sweeps Festival but the direct link to the full Rochester Sweeps festival 2013 programme is here
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| Rochester Sweeps Festival Programme and schedule of events for 2013 |
Many Morris teams from around the UK (and from as far as Alaska) come to the Rochester Sweeps festival and join the parade along the High Street. In addition many musical events take place in different pubs and outdoor stages over the weekend. This video was shot in Man of Kent alehouse of the Truckstop Honeymoon gig in 2011 and this video of Truckstop Honeymoon was shot at the Gordon House Hotel beer festival.
This is a video of French band Sur Les Docks who are performing at the Sweeps festival again this year. This video of McManigan Academy of Irish Dancers performing Lord of the Dance was shot at the Gordon House Hotel in 2012.
Tuesday 23 April 2013
April 2013 Action Forum
Action Forum for April 2013 has now been added. You can view it here.
The cover features Rainham Cricket club photo from 1948.
The cover features Rainham Cricket club photo from 1948.
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| Rainham Cricket club photo from 1948. |
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