The reverberations from the closure of one of the UK's last royal shipyards 40 years ago are still being felt. On 31 March 1984 more than 7,000 skilled workers at Chatham Dockyard lost their jobs, as ...

Between its opening under Elizabeth I in 1567 and its closure under her namesake in 1984, Chatham Dockyard, on the Medway in Kent, delivered more than 500 of the ships that built the British Empire.

April 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the outbreak of the Falklands War, a 74-day conflict fought over the Falkland Islands. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is commemorating this anniversary ...

Crowds gathered at a historic dockyard to celebrate the military, past and present. Almost 8,000 people visited Chatham Dockyard on Saturday (June 28) for Armed Forces Day 2025. Crowds watch the Armed ...

Do you remember Chatham Naval Dockyard when it was in its prime? Did you, or someone in your family, work there on the ships and submarines? This message board is now closed. Thay you for your ...

For over 400 years the Chatham Dockyard just outside London built boats for the British Navy and their allies. From sailing ships to submarines, Chatham built over 500 vessels. Today it's a naval ...

A Kent distillery has created a Navy strength gin to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. “Recognition ‘82” has been made by the Copper Rivet Distillery based at Chatham Dockyard, ...

A historic Kent dockyard with 100 buildings where Bridgerton and Call the Midwife were filmed is just 50 minutes away from south east London. Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, spanning 80 acres with ...

A major heritage site has been handed a huge cash boost to help protect its future. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has confirmed it will receive £533,084 from the Art Council’s Museum Renewal Fund.

2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson on 21st October. But it will be more than that - it will be a year long national festival celebrating ...