I have been corresponding with Roy Moore for some time now. He has been an invaluable contact at The Kent Photo Archive.
He has allowed me to use some archive images of Chatham from his own collection and some contemporary images of his too.
Here are a few of these –
Chatham Railway Station date unknown. Image by permission of Kent Photo Archive. Collection of Roy MooreRailway Street, Chatham looking towards the Brook Theatre (formerly the Town Hall). Image by permission of Kent Photo Archive. Collection of Roy Moore.Railway Street, Chatham. Image by permission of Kent Photo Archive. Copyright Roy Moore.Railway Street, High Street, Military Road, Chatham, looking towards the Brook Theatre. By permission of Kent Photo Archive. Collection of Roy MooreSailors and Soldiers Welcome Home Establishment on Military Road, Chatham. By permission of Kent Photo Archive. Collection of Roy Moore.
It is said that this ‘Temperance’ establishment, built in 1877 providing accommodation and entertainment for Sailors and Soldiers, was built to help them avoid the ‘temptations’ available elsewhere in the Town.