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Topic: Kent

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Easy driving days in the Garden of England

Kent has been the entry point of visitors and invaders from the Continent for many millenniums.

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Margate, Kent - revived dreams of Dreamland

Making merry once more at the classic amusement park, Dreamland! Margate’s lost soul was reborn.

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The philanthropic legacy of Britiain's almshouses and those you can visit today

Almshouses across Britain have sheltered elderly and poor parishioners giving them succor since the 10th century, a tradition that continues today.

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Quant villages to Roman remains - this is the twin coasts of Thanet

Deserted beaches and bustling seaside resorts, spectacular cliff-top walks and an amusement park inspired by Coney Island - this is Kent's Isle of Thanet.

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The River Medway: The river of Kent or Kentish river?

There are many rivers in the world that serve as borders. Surprisingly the Medway, in the middle of Kent, is one of them. Man of Kent or Kentish Man — which are you?

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Visiting historical fortresses and castles of Kent

The pastoral garden county of Kent houses an extraordinary collection of historic fortresses, from Canterbury Cathedral to Battle Abbey and Dover Castle there's something for every Anglophile.

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Spending a day in the city of Canterbury

On this Day Thomas Becket was consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162.

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