Margery Polley

Margery Polley of Pembury, martyred at Tonbridge 1557 (Maryan persecutions) Suggested at Tenterden Festival 2023

Will o the wisp

Marsh gas, strange lights over the marsh   suggestion from audience at An Evening with Milton Hide, 13/9/23 part of Hailsham Festival

Bonfire Societies

Tradition in East Sussex of bonfire societies holding large marches and firework events around 5th November. The societies collect money for local charities. History dates back over 100 years – wikipedia   suggestion from audience at An Evening with Milton...

The rebel Jack Cade

A rebellion in 1450, led by Jack Cade (“Captain of Kent”)marched on London to force the government to reform administration. A precursor to the war of the roses. Jack Cade died from injuries sustained in a battle on London Bridge in the rebellion....

Mad Jack Fuller

Mad Jack Fuller Fuller’s tomb is a pyramid in Brightling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Jack_Fuller suggestion from audience at An Evening with Milton Hide, 13/9/23 part of Hailsham Festival (The Olesons)