Kentish Tales/Tales of Kent: Battles: The Battle of Bossenden Wood the Last Battle on British Soil.

Inspired by a request from a subscriber who is a Kentish Man/Man of Kent in exile in California we explore Sir William Courtenay or is it John Thom? You will find out, as a political candidate goes into full revolt mode. If you are interested and want to learn more about this fascinating topic then why not click on this link which will lead you to a website with a reading list crozieronstuff.com/ktatok-bos.... If you want to be assailed by more news you can follow me on twitter @KTATOK or on Facebook at Kentish Tales and Tales of Kent ( / kentish-tales-and-tale... . See you next time for more Kentish Tales and Tales of Kent.

[@elouiseburrows6377]

When I first started looking into my ancestry, I never expected to have something this cool that happened to some relatives! My 5x great grandfather was the Edward Wraight buried in the church yard, and my 4x great grandfather was the Edward Wraight that went on trial!

[@crozieronstuff4006]

Blimey.

[@ceasarscape3496]

Ditto

[@richardrichard5409]

Some big battles too in Wayfield Chatham, more modern era though😉.

[@DannStephen]

Another excellent tale

[@crozieronstuff4006]

Thanks ever so much

[@maryearll3359]

I enjoy your work so much. You give energy to what can be thought of a crusty old subject - not by me though. Thank you so much for your hard work and humour 😘

[@crozieronstuff4006]

That is very kind of you thanks ever so much.

[@SineadScrap]

Thank you so much, Ben!! Brilliant work!! I really appreciate that you did this!

[@crozieronstuff4006]

Not a problem it was most enjoyable. Any further requests do let me know

[@anncavanagh8565]

Very informative. One of my direct ancestors died in the battle

[@crozieronstuff4006]

Thanks ever so much. If you look near the end of the video those who were killed are shown on a memorial at Hernhill church. Where they one of those?

[@anncavanagh8565]

@@crozieronstuff4006 yes William Foster

[@Kentishsaxon]

Edward wraight was my 5th great grandfather and was one of the unlucky labourers to be killed

[@elouiseburrows6377]

He's my 5x great grandfather too! I'm related through Edward's son's (also Edward) daughter.