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THE WINDMILL AND THE FRENCH SPIES
Some 140 years ago Chislehurst was a hive of diplomatic activity. The deposed Napoleon III had fled to England and exiled himself in Chislehurst. As well as the emperor, the village was awash with French spies. They are rumored to … Continue reading
THE EXILED EMPEROR ETCHED ON OUR STREETS
Chislehurst is well known as the home of French Emperor Napoleon III who died in exile in 1873. The village has a number of clues to his former residency, but none greater than the Royal Parade.
