The Hoo Peninsula ~ along the road to nowhere,

tells the story of the villages of one of Kent’s remote areas. The area has played significant roles in the history of the country’s trade and defence. The origin of the name comes from the Anglo Saxons. The extensive marshes are used for grazing and provide nesting areas for a variety of wild birds.

Sir John Oldcastle, who built the magnificent Cooling Castle, was the role model for Shakespeare’s Falstaff. It was also at Cooling where Charles Dickens had Pip meet the convict, Magwitch, in “Great Expectations”.

A railway was constructed that became frequently used by Queen Victoria to join the Royal Yacht.
Houses dating from 14th century, workers housing from the 1800s, a huge power station and other buildings of the 20th century, including housing developments are all included.

Allhallows was planned to rival Southend but was cancelled as a result of the outbreak of war.