We are launching an exciting new project that invites the local community to uncover, preserve, and share the rich maritime history of Gravesend, with a focus on the tragic Princess Alice Disaster of 1878. Through a series of talks, training, workshops, and creative storytelling, this project will bring history to life while offering valuable skills development and opportunities for local residents.

This initiative will provide hands-on oral history training, historical research trips, and community-led creative workshops, ensuring that the legacy of the Princess Alice is remembered and made accessible for future generations. We’ll be working closely with local historians, schools, artists, and archive specialists, creating a lasting resource for the community.

As part of this, we are particularly keen to engage young people and emerging creative producers, offering training, mentorship, and even paid opportunities to gain real-world experience in the cultural sector.

This project is proudly supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Creative Estuary, Gravesham Borough Council, the Charles Burnett Memorial Fund, and our partners at Ebbsfleet Citizens Archive, the Oral History Society, and the National Maritime Museum.

Want to get involved? Whether you have a story to share, are looking to develop new skills, or simply want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.