Some interesting old photographs of Maidstone (Part 3)

Within part 3 of interesting old photographs of Maidstone, we thought you might to envisage how it looked during WW1 and WW2.

This must have been a really tough time for parents and children. Whilst the municians factories were mainly in the Medway area it was easy to follow the river with unused bombs before the pilots returned home.  Keeping the children safe was a priority for families.

These ladies doing their bit for the war effort and ensuring there was food for everyone.

Ensuring the parcels get through

A totally different view of a spot of lunch in Headcorn whilst fixing a tank.

Ensuring the blood donations bottles get to the right places.

Fruit was always a bit of a treat and worth queueing for.

On guard over this Messerschmitt 110 which came down near Lenham.

Respect to the service men and a celebration of peace in 1919. It must have been amazing for everyone.

Lehham Platoon of Volunteers 1917.

Troops returning home in 1918 and marching up High Street next to the town hall.

There is not much information on this photo but it looks like street party at the end of WWII.

We hope you enjoyed these photographs. Maidstone Museum has many more. Within Maidstone Museum is the Royal West Kent Regimental Museum, which is worth a visit.