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ROMNEY MARSH RAMBLINGS

Broadcaster Dominic King lives on Romney Marsh in Kent, England.Known as 'the fifth continent' due to its uniqueness. Dom chats to those who love where they live.Music composed by Paul Cheese A Laughing Frog ProductionNote: The Marsh Frog, known locally as the "laughing frog", is a large species of frog which was introduced to Britain in 1935. A Mr Edward Percy Smith, a playwright, brought 12 Marsh Frogs back from Hungary to his garden pond at Stone-in-Oxney, just off the Romney Marsh. 

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    'A Listening Ear'

    Send us Fan MailRomney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable.In Episode 3, Dom visits the Sound Mirrors, also known as Acoustic Mirrors, Concrete Dishes, or Listening Ears designed as an early warning system for Britain to detect enemy aircraft.There were three designs of mirrors, 20ft, 30ft, and 200ft, and all three can be seen in Greatstone, located at Greatstone Lakes on part of the RSPB Nature Reserve. Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected] a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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    Coming Soon: Romney Marsh Ramblings - Episode 3 'A Listening Ear'

    Send us Fan MailRomney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable.In Episode 3, Dom visits the Sound Mirrors, also known as Acoustic Mirrors, Concrete Dishes, or Listening Ears designed as an early warning system for Britain to detect enemy aircraft.There were three designs of mirrors, 20ft, 30ft, and 200ft, and all three can be seen in Greatstone, located at Greatstone Lakes on part of the RSPB Nature Reserve. Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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    'Did Noel Coward live here?'

    Send us Fan MailRomney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable.In Episode 2, Dom visits St Mary in the Marsh. It sits in the heart of the Romney Marsh, three miles from New Romney.It has a few well-known people who have called it home over the years or who are now laid to rest in the graveyard of the parish church, St Mary the Virgin.Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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    Coming Soon: Romney Marsh Ramblings - Episode 2 'Did Noel Coward live here?'

    Send us Fan Mail“Romney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable.In Episode 2, Dom visits St Mary in the Marsh. It sits in the heart of the Romney Marsh, three miles from New Romney.It has a few well-known people who have called it home over the years or who are now laid to rest in the graveyard of the parish church St Mary the Virgin.Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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    'Noah's Ark in a Field'

    Send us Fan Mail“Romney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable. Episode 1: Dom visits the 12th-century Fairfield Church (aka St Thomas Becket), the most iconic of all the churches on Romney Marsh. It sits isolated in a field grazed by sheep amongst drainage ditches (dykes) - the houses of the original medieval inhabitants of Fairfield have long since disappeared. Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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    Coming Soon: Romney Marsh Ramblings - Episode 1 'Noah's Ark in a Field'

    Send us Fan Mail“Romney Marsh Ramblings” is a captivating journey through one of England’s most unique and enigmatic landscapes. Hosted by broadcaster Dominic King, each episode takes you on a personal exploration of a place steeped in history, mystery, and character. Dom visits hidden gems across the marsh, delving into the lives of the people who call it home and uncovering the essence of this distinctive region. Whether it’s the quiet beauty of the countryside, the quirky local tales, or the deeply rooted sense of community, “Romney Marsh Ramblings” uncovers the stories and secrets that make Romney Marsh truly unforgettable.In Episode 1, Dom visits the 12th-century Fairfield Church (aka St Thomas Becket), the most iconic of all the churches on Romney Marsh. It sits isolated in a field grazed by sheep amongst drainage ditches (dykes) - the houses of the original medieval inhabitants of Fairfield have long since disappeared. Got a story about Romney Marsh? Like to make a comment about what you have heard? Email Romney Marsh Ramblings c/o [email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Broadcaster Dominic King lives on Romney Marsh in Kent, England.Known as 'the fifth continent' due to its uniqueness. Dom chats to those who love where they live.Music composed by Paul Cheese A Laughing Frog ProductionNote: The Marsh Frog, known locally as the "laughing frog", is a large species of frog which was introduced to Britain in 1935. A Mr Edward Percy Smith, a playwright, brought 12 Marsh Frogs back from Hungary to his garden pond at Stone-in-Oxney, just off the Romney Marsh.

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Laughing Frog Productions

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Broadcaster Dominic King lives on Romney Marsh in Kent, England.Known as 'the fifth continent' due to its uniqueness. Dom chats to those who love where they live.Music composed by Paul Cheese A Laughing Frog ProductionNote: The Marsh Frog, known locally as the "laughing frog", is a large species of...

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