About Strood
Strood is a town in the unitary authority of Medway in South East England. It was, until 1998, part of Kent and is still ceremonially associated via the Lieutenancies Act. It lies on the north west bank of the River Medway at its lowest bridging point, and is part of the Rochester post town.
Strood was part of Frindsbury until 1193, but now Frindsbury is considered part of Strood. Strood's history has been dominated by the river, the bridges and the road and rail links they carried. It is now a mainly residential suburb of Rochester, and a commuter town for London.
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Strood from the Reservoir, c. 1899
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 751In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
I believe the reservoir was on the site of Broomhill Park, but not 100% sure - happy to be corrected! Taken from 'History of Strood', published...
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The Red Lion & Star, Strood, earlier than 1899
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 1058In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
According to 'History of Strood' (1899), "The Red Lion & Star stood west of North Street, on North side of High Street. It was doubtless very...
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Crispin and Crispianus, Strood, 1899
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 632In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
The Crispin and Crispianus public house is one of the oldest in the area, but was extensively damaged by a recent fire. The Bull's Head is just out...
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Flooding in North Street, Strood, 1898
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 1520In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
This image shows North Street, looking from the High Street, during the floods of 1898. From 'History of Strood', published 1899.
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High Street, Strood, c. 1899
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 788In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
Taken from 'History Of Strood', published in 1899, this view of the High Street looks towards the viaduct that now carries the Medway Valley Line...
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The Bull's Head, Strood, c. 1899
Added by @iamtimbo 9 years ago / Views: 1186In Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
The Bull's Head stood on the corner of the High Street and Gun Lane. By the time the book was published, the name had been changed to the Mid-Kent...
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