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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GravesendGravesend - Wikipedia

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   Gravesend / ˌɡreɪvzˈɛnd / is a town in northwest Kent, England, situated 21 miles (35 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross (central London) on the south bank of the River Thames and opposite Tilbury in Essex. Located in the diocese of Rochester, it is the administrative centre of the borough of Gravesham.

2. www.visitgravesend.co.ukVisit Gravesend and the Borough of Gravesham

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   Inspirational Ideas. 1 Maritime and Defence Heritage. 2 Experiential Gravesham. 3 Local Heroes - From Pocahontas to Dickens. 4 Country Parks and Open Spaces. 5 Walking and Cycling. From the historic town of Gravesend on the river Thames to quintessentially Kentish villages, set in some of the county’s most beautiful countryside - this is a ...

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g580415The 10 Best Things to Do in Gravesend - 2024 (with Photos)

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   Sep 16, 2019 · 4. Tilbury-Gravesend Ferry. 131. Ferries. By shirleyritrovato. Arriving at gravend ferry automatic doors open to walk towards the ferry walking down to meet the ferry ,there is a... 5. The Woodville. 99.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › GravesendGravesend | Historic Town, Thames River, Kent | Britannica

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Clock tower in Gravesend, Kent, Eng. Gravesend, town, Gravesham district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It lies on the right bank of the River Thames, downstream from London, and is the district administrative centre. The discovery of the Swanscombe skull near Gravesend dates early settlement in the area to ...

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6. www.visitkent.co.uk › destinations › gravesendVisit Gravesend | Visit Kent

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   Explore Gravesend’s historic riverside and heritage. Enjoy good food at one of the traditional pubs along the river. Discover the town’s newly refurbished Chartered Borough Market, dating back to 1268. Be amazed by the magnificent Sikh Temple, one of the largest in Europe. Pay a visit to the villages of Cobham and Higham, both renowned for ...

7. www.visitgravesend.co.uk › see-and-do › discoverVisit Gravesend and Northfleet

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   Northfleet has a history older than Gravesend stretching back to the time of the Roman Empire. The area now called Springhead was the centre of life back then and known as Vagniacia. By 1800, Northfleet was the home of numerous shipyards. A list of merchant vessels built at the yard of one William Pitcher included at least 25 ships headed for ...

8. www.thetouristtrail.org › a-guide-to-gravesendA Guide to Gravesend | The Tourist Trail

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   Gravesend Town Pier is the oldest surviving cast iron pier in the world. Opened in 1834, it lies on the same site as the original Town Quay which was referred to in the Domesday Book. Between 1835 and 1842, over 3 million passengers used the pier. But by the start of the 1900s, this number had rapidly fallen as the railways came about, and the ...