Sheerness water tower

I visited this location, which was the final stop on my list. Unfortunately, I was unable to enter the building due to access restrictions. However, I found the surrounding area quite captivating. The structure comprised two parts: the original building, which once housed a water tank that has since been removed, and a second building added later. Historical records indicate that the first building was constructed between the 1840s and 1850s, while the second building was completed in 1890.

Unfortunately, this site was tragically destroyed by fire in late 2022.

Sheerness Dockyard Church

During my visit to Sheerness, I decided to explore the historic old church that has long been a part of the local landscape. To my disappointment, I found the church in a state of disrepair, with its once-grand structure in ruins and no access allowed to the interior. It was fascinating to learn that this church was originally constructed to serve the dockyard workers who played a vital role in the area’s maritime industry. Over the years, it underwent significant redevelopment to accommodate the needs of the Royal Naval Dockyards between 1813 and 1830.

**Update:** I am pleased to report that the church has now been beautifully restored, breathing new life into this important piece of local history and allowing visitors to appreciate its architectural significance once again.

Rainham Medway - ROC post

During our exploration, we visited the Rainham Kent ROC post, which was hidden in a remote location, making it challenging to locate. However, for those interested in geocaching, there's a geocache at this site, which was a pleasant surprise. This ROC post operated from 1961 to 1968 and was permanently sealed afterwards

Cliffe ROC - medway

I recently visited Cliffe for a different reason, but while I was there, I decided to explore the ROC post. I knew it was closed, but I was curious to check out the different ROC posts in the Medway towns area.

It's disappointing that the ROC post has been left abandoned and neglected, especially since it was well hidden. According to available information, this particular post opened in 1961 but was closed in 1968. At some point, a large concrete block was placed over it to prevent access.

Wash Mills in Berengrave Nature Reserve - Rainham kent

This was our first time exploring the Wash Mill. Although I have lived in Medway for most of my life, I only recently learned about it. While out on an adventure, we decided to check it out since it was a quick and easy exploration. The plant is said to have been abandoned after World War I and was used to grind chalk. This chalk was then pumped to the cement plant at Monty Hill. Historically, the chalk was transported by a railway that has since been abandoned.

Chattenden - Medway Part 2

While exploring the footpath around Chattenden, we encountered several interesting sights. Among these were a burnt-out car, an old tank bridge, and a few air-raid shelters. Unfortunately, the shelters were flooded, so we couldn't explore them fully. Nonetheless, it was an exciting adventure.