The History Hub Blog

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles The Hub Blog British; Published: 09 May 2022; Hits: 273

We may have the word history in our name, but another word that really means something to our organisation is community. I am Deal born and bred, and have seen many changes...

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles The Hub Blog British; Published: 27 January 2022; Hits: 2055

Having covered the brief history of Marina Hall Cinema, The Globe Theatre and The Royal in my articles over the last few weeks, this week I focus on The Queen’s Hall Cinema...

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles British The Hub Blog; Published: 21 January 2022; Hits: 3030

The building began life with its foundation stone laid on 9th October, 1890 and the building opened after two years in 1892. It was originally built as the Oddfellows Hall...

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles The Hub Blog British; Published: 13 January 2022; Hits: 2436

The next instalment of my research into the brief history of Deal’s cinemas brings us, surprisingly (to me!) to The Globe Theatre. For those readers not familiar with this...

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles The Hub Blog British; Published: 07 January 2022; Hits: 1934

Our Mercury Moot group continues to meet on Wednesday mornings and Sharon Powell who runs the group has recently delivered a talk at our Astor Community Theatre show on the...

Details: Written by George; Categories:: Suggested Articles Main Blog The History Hub, (Deal Railway Station) The Hub Blog; Published: 17 October 2021; Hits: 2005

Hello, imagine having access to over a centuries worth of local newspapers, can you imagine the stories you'd find? The History Project love supporting our local community...