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How Maidstone earned Kent s County Town title and what it really means
Published: 06:00, 07 March 2021
When you drive into Maidstone from the A20 or the A229 you will be greeted with signs saying Welcome to the county town of Kent , but does anybody know what the title means?
A county town is defined as the administrative capital, selected because of its central role in local government.
Welcome to Maidstone sign in London Road. Picture: Martin Apps
With Kent County Council (KCC) having its headquarters in Sessions House in County Hall, this fact in a nutshell sums up why Maidstone holds the title. ....

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