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The Police Station, Salford Crescent, Salford, Lancashire

Salford

in the county of Greater Manchester

View of the house and gardens at Eltham Palace, South London.

Eltham

in the county of Greater London

Gorleston Sea Front

Gorleston-on-Sea

in the county of Norfolk

Pictures of Upnor Castle

a Castle in the town of Rochester, in the county of Kent

About Upnor Castle

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was originally built at the side of the River Medway on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I, in the year 1559. It was intended as a gun castle to defend the war ships anchored in the Medway and at Chatham Dockyard. Just over a hundred years later the Dutch sailed up the Medway and unfortunately the castle was not strong enough to mount a successful challenge. When the Dutch left they had destroyed a large number of ships and caused a great deal of destruction to England's defences.

This attractive turreted castle is made more picturesque by its beautiful setting. It is backed by breathtaking wooded hills and fronted by the silvery waters of an ancient river which centuries ago witnessed gunfire, yet today is perfectly tranquil and alive with pretty river-craft and wildlife species. The castle is open for viewing from March until the end of October when you can explore the massive gatehouse and the main body of the building whilst listening to a guided tour provided by back-ground sound.

To complete your visit take a peep at the village, it is a warm, pretty place with a relaxed atmosphere.

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Sunrise on the Thames at Gravesend

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)

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...

Aylesford in Winter

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S)

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.....

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E)

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...

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Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)

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...

Ingress Park

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)

Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...

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Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction S)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)

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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