Canterbury is a popular tourist destination: consistently one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom, the city's economy is heavily reliant upon tourism. The city has been occupied since Paleolithic times and served as the capital of the Celtic Cantiaci and Jute Kingdom of Kent. Many historical structures fill the area, including a city wall founded in Roman times and rebuilt in the 14th century, the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and a Norman castle, and the oldest extant school in the world, the King's School. Modern additions include the Marlowe Theatre and the St Lawrence Ground, home of the Kent County Cricket Club. There is also a substantial student population, brought about by the presence of the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, the University for the Creative Arts, and the Girne American University Canterbury campus. Canterbury remains, however, a small city in terms of geographical size and population, when compared with other British cities.
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FORDWHICH IN THE 60s SMALLEST TOWN IN ENGLAND IT LIES IN KENT HAVING A POPULATION OF 370
The historic Town of Fordwich lies on the Great Stour river, about two miles east of Canterbury, just south of the A28 road to Thanet, close to Sturry. Bus and train links to Fordwich and Canterbury are good.
There is evidence for a settlement at Fordwich in Roman times, and this developed over the centuries until Fordwich became the port of Canterbury. At that time the river was much wider than it is now and led directly into the Wantsum Channel, which separated the Isle of Thanet from the mainland. The stone for building Canterbury Cathedral, brought from Caen in France, was brought upriver and unloaded at Fordwich, and in the Cathedral Archives are records from 1424 and 1425 listing the transport of 400 tons of stone for the Cathedral.
Gradually the river, and the Wantsum Channel, started to silt up, despite several schemes to keep the waterways clear. The silting-up, together with the opening of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway (the Crab and Winkle Line) in 1830 impacted Fordwich's economic importance to Canterbury. Later, with the arrival of road transport, its fate was largely sealed. Thus, the nature of Fordwich changed. Today it's a small hamlet who's river is navigated purely by small pleasure craft.
Links with its illustrious past do remain however. Fordwich is a member, or 'limb', of the Cinque Port of Sandwich, and the Mayor Deputy of Fordwich still pays annual 'Ship Money' of 6s 8d to the Mayor of Sandwich at a ceremony held at Sandwich Town Hall. Fordwich was governed until 1883 by a Mayor and 12 Jurats, who were also Justices of the Peace. (Fordwich now has a Town Council of 5 councillors, elected every four years in the local council elections.) Fordwich is therefore a town with a long history, and the centre of Fordwich has been designated a Conservation Area, with many listed buildings.
Fordwich has another, and unique, claim to fame - it is the smallest town in Britain (based on population - Guiness Book of Records), and also has the smallest Town Hall in Britain (maximum capacity 41 people). The Chairman of the Town Council, elected by the councillors, is the Town Mayor. However, just to confuse matters, Fordwich also has a Mayor Deputy (who is normally the Chairman of the Town Council). The holder of this post is actually a Mayor Deputy of Sandwich in recognition of the special relationship Fordwich has by being a Limb of the Port of Sandwich. Fordwich United Charities is responsible for administering the various charities that have been set up over the centuries, and is a substantial land-owner, owning land on Romney Marsh and the Fordwich allotments. Fordwich United Charities also owns, and is responsible for, the Town Hall, which is a Grade 2* listed building.
Avenue House Guest House, Belfast, Northern Ireland - United Kingdom (GB)
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Avenue House Guest House, Belfast, Northern Ireland - United Kingdom (GB)
Breakfast is served for guests at the hotel daily. Ulster Museum and Shine are within a 10 minute walk and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is 20 minutes drive from the Avenue House Guest House. Victoria College, Naughton Gallery at Queens and Queens University of Belfast are less than a 20-minute walk away. Windsor Park Football Stadium and Queens Film Theatre are each within a 20-minute walk. St Peters Cathedral and Grand Opera House are 5 minutes away by car. Belfast town centre is within an easy 10 minute drive.
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Canterbury Town and Broadstairs Sea Side 2010
Camping In Kent in the summer of 2010 We had a great time
Sandwich
Sandwich is a historic town and civil parish on the River Stour in the non-metropolitan district of Dover, within the ceremonial county of Kent, south-east England. It has a population of 4,985.
It was one of the Cinque Ports and still has many original medieval buildings, including several listed public houses and gates in the old town walls, churches, almshouses and the White Mill. While once a major port, it is now two miles from the sea, its historic centre preserved.
In World War One, Sandwich was important as a transit location for troops heading to Ypres.
The Bell Hotel, which underwent major rebuilding in the 18th and 19th centuries. There’s been a Bell Inn on the quay since the 14th century. A small 2-storeyed 20th-century house built on to north side of the north west tower was occupied by the toll collector for the bridge. The bridge itself was built in 1773 of Portland stone with a Dutch type timber raised platform which was replaced in 1892 with an iron swing bridge.
The town's connection with the snack of the same name is that John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who lived in the 18th century allegedly invented it. As the story goes, he was an avid gambler, and since he often did not have time to sit for a meal due to his gambling habits, he would order his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread. Because Montagu also happened to be the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, others began to order the same as Sandwich!. There is a nearby hamlet to the south called Ham. A fingerpost some miles away in the village of Worth points towards both Ham and Sandwich, thus reading:Ham Sandwich..(Wiki)
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Property For Sale in the UK: near to Canterbury Kent 57500 GBP Flat or Apt
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This UK property has the following features
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+57500 GBP
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+1 bedroom(s)
As agent to my client I am delighted to offer this superb 1 bedroom
ground floor apartment situated at the centre of the thriving village
of Wingham. Offered on a 50% shared equity with Sanctuary Housing, the
property itself has a great light and airy feel and has undergone a
program of improvement by the current owner which includes the fitting
of a new shower room suite, under floor heating and a superb engineered
oak floor in the lounge which is open plan to a modern Shaker style
fitted kitchen. The property has been tastefully decorated throughout
and also offers allocated parking. Wingham is a thriving village
situated some 6.4 miles (10.3km) east of the Cathedral City of
Canterbury. The village is particularly well situated for good access
to the city as well as Sandwich and the A2 London / Dover bound. The
village benefits from a primary school, village store, post office, 3
pubs and a restaurant, having various farm shops situated on the
outskirts. Buses are plentiful to Canterbury and Sandwich. For an
accompanied viewing please call Ben Johnson any time on 07887853553 or
e mail benjohnson@milesandbarr.co.uk Front Entrance Door To: Hall
Storage radiator, cupboard containing electric meter, airing cupboard
housing hot water cylinder and shelves. Lounge 4.11m x 3.51m (13' 5' x
11' 6') Rear aspect double glazed window, engineered oak floor with
under floor heating, television point, wall mounted convector fire and
surround, open plan to: Kitchen 3.51m x 1.88m (11' 6' x 6' 2') Rear
aspect double glazed window, kitchen fitted with white shaker style
units, space for tall fridge/freezer, space for slot in cooker,
plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, stainless steel sink and
drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, ceramic tiled floor
with under floor heating. Bedroom 3.78m x 2.72m (12' 4' x 8' 11') Front
aspect double glazed window. Bathroom Front aspect double glazed
window, suite comprising corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand
basin, low level W.C, under floor heating. More Information? Call us on
01227 200 600 (REF: 2361070) IMPORTANT NOTICE In accordance with the
Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) we have prepared these sales
particulars as a general guide to give a broad description of the
property. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or
contract. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services,
appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs,
measurements, floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide
only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any
other fixtures or fittings. Lease details, service charges and ground
rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked
and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. The
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A Drive From Westbere thru Maypole to Beltinge Kent England
A drive from Westbere to Beltinge along the country lanes through Maypole in the summer of 2011