I believe most of his novels are based on the area. Rochester is a lovely place, well it was when I was posted there in the early 80's. Just a bit of trivia Lt Col Chard RE VC, has a memorial in the cathedral. His character was played by Stanley Baker in the 1964 film Zulu.
Where else can you get good information about the Q, as well as information on the arts & trivia to go along with it.