An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....
This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...
Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....
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This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent...
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...
For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...
This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...
At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...
The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages...
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now not much bigger than a large village. It is.....
Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...
The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower...
Shipbourne is a picturesque village situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge...
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Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...
There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...
Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....
Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....
Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....
The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....
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The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....
Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....
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Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....
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Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....
Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......
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This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....
The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles.....
This 14th century moated manor house, set in a hollow and partly surrounded by woods, serves as a powerful reminder of the past. .....
The remarkable remains of Lullingstone Roman Villa lay hidden for centuries, and were only revealed in excavations of 1939. Prior.....
This is one of England's most glorious houses. Set as it is in the midst of a magnificent park studded with ancient trees, the.....
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A fire in 1088 destroyed the first castle at Tonbridge, and the evocative remains we see today are of a later castle which was.....
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