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Gravesend, UK: A Historic Town on the Thames Gateway
Gravesend is a historic town in Kent, southeast England, situated on the south bank of the River Thames, around 25 miles east of central London. With a history dating back to the Roman era, it gained prominence as a key port and ferry crossing point, serving as a gateway to London for centuries. history dating back to the Roman era, it gained prominence as a key port and ferry crossing point, serving as a gateway to London for centuries. known for its maritime heritage, with landmarks like the Gravesend Parish Church, which features a tower offering panoramic views of the Thames, and the Statue of Pocahontas. The town is known for its maritime heritage, with landmarks like the Gravesend Parish Church, which features a tower offering panoramic views of the Thames, and the Statue of Pocahontas, who is buried nearby. Today, Gravesend blends historic charm with modern convenience, excellent transport links via rail and road (including the nearby M25), and a thriving riverside economy. It attracts visitors with its riverside parks, annual events like the Dickens Festival, and proximity to the Kent Museum. It attracts visitors with its riverside parks, annual events like the Dickens Festival, and proximity to the Kent countryside, making it a notable hub within the Thames Gateway corridor.
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