History
In the early 19th century, Staplehurst was often visited by invalids seeking recuperation, especially those from Romney Marsh and East Kent, apparently attracted by the purity of the air.
The Staplehurst rail crash, in 1865, is a significant event in the history of the village. Charles Dickens, who was on board, was affected by the incident for the rest of his life.
In 2003, Staplehurst won the Kent Village of the Year Competition.
Staplehurst was also the centre of police investigations following the Securitas depot robbery in 2006.
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