Gravesend

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View of the pier at Gravesend

Gravesend is a town in Kent, England, UK. It is on the bank of the river Thames. One of the most famous landmarks in Gravesend is the Clock Tower, a scaled replica of Elizabeth Tower, the tower that houses Big Ben in the Palace of Westminster.

Gemma Arterton was born and raised in Gravesend. Some people say Pocahontas is buried there, however there is no proof of this.

Gravesend Media

• Milton Chantry.jpg

  Milton Chantry, built c. 1320

• Interior of New Tavern Fort

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  The Town Hall, High Street, Gravesend, Kent, seen from south-southwest

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  A map of Gravesend, from 1946

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  High Street, Gravesend in 2008

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  Taken from pontoon

• Another view of Royal Terrace Pier and London River House Gravesend.JPG

  A view of Royal Terrace Pier and London River House Gravesend

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  The Clock Tower located at the top of Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent

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  The Grade II-listed statue of Pocahontas in Gravesend, Kent.

• MV Armia Krajowa, a Panamax vessel, being docked by Gravesend tugboats to discharge coal at Tilbury