In the Medway Valley

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

In the Medway Valley


Take a trip along the course of the River Medway in this lyrical film from the 1930s - from its source up in the Sussex Downs, through pastoral Kent to the historic town of Aylesford.

This remarkable film traces the passage of the River Medway from its source on Turner's Hill in Sussex to the historic town of Aylesford, long associated with the Anglo-Saxon conqueror Hengist. There is particular attention paid to the many ancient bridges that cross the river at various points on the journey. We pass a number of castles, locks and stretches of river, where day-trippers can be seen relaxing on the water and numerous anglers fish from its banks.

This remarkable film traces the passage of the River Medway from its source on Turner's Hill in Sussex to the historic town of Aylesford, long associated with the Anglo-Saxon conqueror Hengist. There is particular attention paid to the many ancient bridges that cross the river at various points on the journey. We pass a number of castles, locks and stretches of river, where day-trippers can be seen relaxing on the water and numerous anglers fish from its banks.


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