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Tribute to the Late Trevor Sturgess DL

Died 28th November 2025

On behalf of Maidstone Museum Friends

I am extremely sorry to announce the sudden death of Trevor Sturgess DL, who was our Secretary for 12 years, standing down in June this year.
Trevor remained a prominent volunteer working at the shop on Saturdays, where he enjoyed talking to people about the MMF and sign posting them to the Museum.

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The Kent Lieutenancy – Serving the Crown for 500 years

October 2025

The Kent Lieutenancy has served monarchs for five centuries. Trevor Sturgess, a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent (DL), told an audience of 30 MMF members and guests that the important role originated in Tudor times when Henry VIII sat on the throne. In the latest talk in the Maidstone Museums Friends’ shop, Fremlin Walk, on April 9, 2025, “Serving the Crown: the Right Royal story of the Kent Lieutenancy

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Fran Wilson, former Council Leader, Walks Maidstone’s Corridors of Power

September 2025

Politics in local government used to be less fractious than it is today, according to Fran Wilson, twice leader of Maidstone Borough Council. In a talk “Corridors of Power” in the Maidstone Museum Friends’ shop, Fremlin Walk, on September 11, 2025, she spoke of a time when councillors of all parties mingled freely. “It’s a shame that that attitude and respect did not last.”

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MMF Tribute to the late Sir Robert Worcester KBE DL

September 2025

It is with great sadness that Maidstone Museums’ Foundation has learned of the death of our former President Sir Robert Worcester KBE DL.
Sir Robert served as President from 2017 – 2024. After he stepped down from that role, he was accorded the honorary title of President Emeritus which he held until his death on September 5, 2025.
In 2017 MMF was delighted and honoured when Sir Robert accepted our invitation to become President.

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Messing about on the river

August 2025

A sunny evening voyage along the River Medway is a lovely way to see Maidstone and nearby attractions from a different angle.
More than 40 members of Maidstone Museums’ Foundation and guests enjoyed a relaxing cruise on Thursday August 14, 2025, savouring the scenery, buffet and drinks from the bar. Although recent

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