Yesterday, I travelled to Rochester in much the same way as my father did in the 1950's. The train took me through his hometown of Snodland and stopped at Strood, where I walked across the bridge into Rochester. King's School Rochester was founded in 604. Yes, it's over 1400 years old! Next to the school is a medieval castle and next to that I had a drink in a pub in which my father drank his very first pint in 1956. Of course, the pub was built in the 12th Century, so it's been around awhile.
From Rochester, I walked to the next town of Chatham and climbed up the hill to the Naval War Memorial that was featured in the Michael Caine film,
Last Orders. The term 'Last Orders' has a double meaning. It's the British term for 'Last Call' in the bar, as well as a dying man's final request. I highly recommend this film which also stars Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins.
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| The cathedral at King's School Rochester |
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| Medieval castle in Rochester |
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| Naval War Memorial in Chatham |
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| Toasting my father's school |
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