Today in 1943, the famous ‘Dam Busters’ raid by the 617 Squadron of Lancaster bombers breached the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe dams in Germany. Prototypes of the Bouncing Bomb were tested at sea off #Reculver, in #Kent, observed by inventor Dr Barnes Wallis and his team from the land.

Meet Herne Bay Railway Historian curator of our latest exhibition Herne Bay & Kent Coast - #Railway200 tomorrow 17 May, 11 to 4 Exhibition supported by Southeastern Screen Archive SE Hornby UK Departure Boards #HerneBay #CommunityMuseum #MeettheCurator #WhatsOnInHerneBay #VisitLocal #SupportLocal

Anyone coming along to the theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, for the Railway 200 exhibition, we have a good selection of railway merchandise and used OO gauge model trains, with Meet the Curator Sat 17th May, + History Talk on Fri 23rd May at 7pm, The exhibition runs until 19th July

There are still a few spaces left for Mark's talk this evening.

Here's the poster for the 2025 Herne Bay Cartoon Festival, drawn by Clive Goddard. This year the festival is being organised by Beach Creative CIC with @Procartoonists Please direct any queries to the address on the poster: [email protected]

Available now at theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, the brand new East Kent Model Railway Society limited edition of 120, T S King, Herne Bay coal wagon by Dapol, OO gauge, £19. Enjoy our Railway200 exhibition whilst you're there, and EKMRS pop-up model railway exhibition on 28th June

A new railway200 exhibition plus events at Whitstable Museum Whitstable Museum, in partnership with Southeastern celebrating 200 years since the world's first steam hauled passenger railway (the Canterbury & Whitstable) received royal assent. 5th June - 26th July.

200 years ago today, royal assent was granted for construction of the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway, which became the world's first steam hauled passenger railway. To celebrate, Southeastern has teamed up with Whitstable Museum Whitstable Museum with a brand new exhibition & events.

Crab and Winkle Line Canterbury City Council @Se_railway’s Mark Jones has worked closely with the Whitstable Museum and the theSeasideMuseum in Herne Bay to put on two exhibitions about the history of the railway in the area. The Herne Bay exhibition runs until Saturday 19 July, and the Whitstable Museum exhibition running

Today, we celebrated the bicentenary of the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway being granted royal assent, with Southeastern, Whitstable Museum, & Crab and Winkle Line, & a new history panel at Whitstable station, followed by a private opening of the railway200 exhibition at Whitstable Museum.

On Sat 14th June, I'm hosting 2 Railway history walks in classic uniform with old photos. Herne Bay station history tour 12pm (station booking hall, for theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay). Whitstable railway heritage walk 3pm Whitstable Museum. Both are free of charge. Booking details below -

These 2 ended up together by chance, freemarket competition versus a nationised railway! Discover Herne Bay's early association to the call for a publicly owned railway. Part of our extensive Herne Bay Railway200 exhibition at theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, & History Talk on 4th July

Two documentary screenings coming up as we celebrate 200 years since the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway Act of Parliament received royal assent, & construction of the line commenced. Featuring archive footage and historic photos, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the films.

Saturday 28th June.... The East Kent Modrl East Kent Model Railway Society are coming to the theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, on Saturday 28th June, with a pop-up model railway exhibition. Restricted view of the regular exhibits. Accompanied children free. Adults £4. Open 11am - 4pm

Herne Bay's first railway. Discover the history, the tragedy, and the man behind this amazing vehicle, plus much more local history. Join railway historian Mark Jones on Friday 4th July at theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay. Phone: 01227 367368 or email: [email protected]

The East Model Railway Society's limited edition OO gauge T.S. King Herne Bay Coal Wagon is available from the theSeasideMuseum for just £19. Own a part of Herne Bay's history.

On Friday 4th, July, I'll be giving an anniversary special history talk at the theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, celebrating Herne Bay's first railway on the pier (4th July 1833), and the 200th anniversary year of the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway Act of Parliament Details below...

Thanks to Southeastern Railway, anyone can become a Southeastern driver, even me. The Javelin High Speed SE train, a brand new feature in the children's play area at theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, courtesy of Southeastern. Don't forget to visit our Railway200 exhibition by 19th July.

Last opportunity! Our Railway 200 exhibition at theSeasideMuseum, Herne Bay, closes this Saturday, 19th July, with a History Talk on Fri 18th. Our visitors say, "Best £4 I have spent in a long time", "Well researched & presented", "Fascinating", "Please showcase more like this!"

theSeasideMuseum marked a decade of community-led success with a special event attended by Sir Roger Gale, Cllr Keji Moses, and the Lady Mayoress. Since 2015, the museum has welcomed 80,000+ visitors, hosted 50+ exhibitions, and inspired 100s of schoolchildren. 📚 #HerneBay #Kent