The first day of the expedition was getting to Faversham, with Mr Toomey driving us to Faversham, where he dropped us off and he drove to the campsite.

On the first day, after Mr Toomey dropped us off in Faversham, we made our way to see the first gunpowder mill in England.  This gunpowder mill was next to a stream, where the stream could be used to import and export charcoal, one of the three major ingredients for gunpowder. The stream fed into a tidal Creek where sulphur, another key ingredient, could be imported.

 

Faversham's very own gunpowder mill, the very first in England

The Saxon Shore Way Expedition for students at the Crown Woods College took place on the 4th & 5th July 2012, which was to walk 22km (13 miles) over the two days. The expedition was a 2-day expedition where students and teachers would camp out in a caravan park, and continue our expedition the next day.