Chatham: A Potted History

Chatham is primarily known for its long-term association with the Royal Navy; its naval dockyard at one time was one of the world's largest employers of a civilian workforce. Yet there is much more to Chatham than being home to the Royal Navy. This book presents the history of the town of Chatham, including those who lived alongside the dockyard and those who supported the artisans and labourers e...