Jun 11, 2020 · Let's begin with the point on which there seems to be greatest consensus. The easiest way to decide on which side you fall is to take a map of Kent, locate the meandering River Medway as it...

Kent is traditionally divided into East Kent and West Kent and such a division can be traced back at least as far as the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Kent. Those from the East are known as Men of Kent (or Maids of Kent) and those from the West as Kentish Men (or Kentish Maids). [30]

Men of Kent or Kentish Men? A Man/Maid of Kent is a male/female who was born east of the River Medway and a Kentish Man/Maid is one who was born west of the Medway.

Dec 10, 2017 · Depending on where you live or were born in Kent, people have traditionally been given one of two distinct labels. You are either a Kentish Man, Kentish Maid or Kentish Woman or alternatively a Man or Maid of Kent. But what exactly does this mean?

Sep 5, 2011 · The map showing the dividing line between Men of Kent and Kentish Men was found here on the webpage of Kentish singer/songwriter Mick Sumbling.

Sep 27, 2020 · Kent has a rich and fascinating history. Depending on where you live or were born in the county, people have been given one of two distinct labels. Traditionally, you were either a Kentish Man or Maid, or alternatively, a Man or Maid of Kent. But what does this mean exactly?

Nov 11, 2012 · Kent was traditionally subdivided between East Kent and West Kent. The division is based on the River Medway, with those living to the east of the river known as Men or Maids of Kent whilst those to the west are Kentish Men and Kentish Maids.

Mar 13, 2022 · The main river in Kent is the meandering River Medway, which roughly divides the county between east and west. If you were born on the east side of the River, you are a Man of Kent or a Maiden of Kent, whilst if you were born on the west side of the River, you are a Kentish Man or Kentish Maiden.

If you are born on the east side of the Medway you may call yourself a Man of Kent. If you were born to the west a Kentish Man. The female equivalent being Maids of Kent or Kentish Maids.

Nov 23, 2024 · As The Man of Kent first explained to me some years ago, those born in East Kent are generally known as Men of Kent, or Maids of Kent, while people from West Kent are Kentish Men, or Kentish Maids.