Man of Kent
The farmer will tell of the field and the tree
For the good soil of Kents known all over
And the traveller returning is gladdened to see
The welcoming sea cliffs of Dover
For the hops on the bine out Faversham way
And apples in fruit around Marden
Heres health to the Darent likewise the Medway
And the Downs that surround Englands garden
The Canter'ry pilgrims once walked on their way
And beneath forest shade were they rested
Now the plough and the harvester work for the day
Where the wind blows the grass around Yalstead
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Now Maidstones a market that's held in esteem
Where the cattle and crops are worth selling
And Favershams breweries produce Shepherd Neame
Bringing many a tale to the telling
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Its the Medway that distinguishes we men of Kent
From the Kentish men west of the river
But well meet at St Lawrence, the Nevill or Mote
To celebrate willow and weather
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Though theres hundreds of houses surrounding the green
The beauty of Kent is not waning
Theres still Romney Mash and old Tenterden Town
The Oasts and the downland remaining
Bob Kenward
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