Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this month's episode, we hear from volunteer Museum Guide and Researcher, Phil.
Listen as Phil delves into some interesting naval stories he has encountered during his time at the Dockyard.
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
In episode 4 of Dock Chat, we hear from Alex Rowling of the Master Ropemakers.
Alex has worked for the Master Ropemakers at The Historic Dockyard for over 10 years. During that time, she held several different roles and helped develop the limited company into what it is today. Alex tells us about her various roles in the Ropery, the development of the retail offering, and the fascinating world of the Ropery.
Rope has been made at Chatham Dockyard for over 400 years, miles upon miles of rope that has rigged the mightiest vessels ever to take to the sea, including Nelson’s VICTORY.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
In this episode, Dock Chat spends time with Vikkie, the Trust's Public Engagement Officer & Dockyard40 Programme Co-ordinator. This year, Vikkie also took on the important task of coordinating activity for the 40th anniversary of the Dockyard's closure.
Listen to Vikkie speak about her links and memories of the Dockyard and her many roles there.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
In this episode we hear from George Hornby, Volunteer Researcher about his links and work at the Dockyard. He also tells a fascinating story about HMS Victory and ancestry.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
With over 300 volunteers, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a thriving place.
Our Volunteer Coordinator, Pip, has a crucial role in managing and coordinating volunteer activities. Hear from Pip about working alongside so many vibrant characters and the benefits they have brought to the whole Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
For more than four centuries Chatham was one of Britain's most important centres of warship building and repair. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it became one of the country's largest and most important industrial sites. Today it is the world's most complete Dockyard of the Age of Sail.