Douce's Manor, West Malling

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Douce's Manor, West Malling

Image: © Marathon Taken: 11 Oct 2018

Douce's Manor House is conspicuous to the west of St Leonard's Street to the south of West Malling. In origin it is early 18th century but what one sees is now all from c.1840. The park and lake is now to the east of St Leonard's Street and provides a very attractive country park. The Ewell Stream was widened in the 18th century, creating the lake. There is a plaque at the entrance explaining that Group Captain Peter Townsend and Group Captain John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham were stationed here during the Second World War. The former is now best known for his relationship with Princess Margaret.

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