# The History of Monkton in Thanet

Welcome to the community history archive for Monkton. 
This is an ongoing project to gather information and personal histories in the village led by Stuart Horsburgh.

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This is first public version of the new Monkton-in-Thanet history website, featuring:
- Stuart's history of the church and comprehensive survey of the churchyard
- Stuart's 1926 Centenary trail
- Some of Monkton's history taken from sources on the web
- Other Monktons around the world
- A list of listed buildings
- Some War Graves Commmission references to the war graves in the churchyard 

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:alt: Monkton Church
:width: 70%
:align: center

An old postcard of Monkton Church and the stocks

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## Explore the information so far...

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:::{grid-item-card} ⛪ The Church
:link: church/index
:link-type: doc
St Mary Magdalene: architecture, clergy, bells, and memorials.
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:::{grid-item-card} 📜 History
:link: history/index
:link-type: doc
Monkton Memories and A Farming Life — Terry Marsh's columns from the Monkton News.
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:::{grid-item-card} 🏘️ Places
:link: places
:link-type: doc
Monkton's listed buildings, from Historic England's register.
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:::{grid-item-card} 🌍 Other Monktons
:link: other-monktons
:link-type: doc
Every other Monkton we've found, in the UK and beyond.
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:::{grid-item-card} 🖼️ Gallery
:link: gallery
:link-type: doc
Historical photographs and images.
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:::{grid-item-card} 🙏 Credits
:link: credits
:link-type: doc
Who's behind this project, and what they've contributed.
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Table of Contents

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 2
:caption: Contents

about
church/index
history/index
places
other-monktons
gallery
credits
```

## About this project

This is a voluntary community project produced for the benefit of the village. 
See the [About](about.md) page for further information, contact details and 
how to contribute your own family photos, documents, or memories.