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821: 4009:. At this time, before the invention of photography, draughtsmen were used to draw maps and topographical representations of the fields of battle, and after the wars ended many of these settled permanently in the county in which they had been based. Once the idea of art schools had been established, even in small towns in Kent, the tradition continued, although most of the schools were very small one-man operations, each teaching a small number of daughters of the upper classes how to draw and make watercolour paintings. Nonetheless, some of these small art schools developed into much larger organisations, including Canterbury College of Art, founded by Thomas Sidney Cooper in 1868, which is today the 83: 3203: 92: 3648: 1164: 5386: 1375: 4791: 72: 2106: 1356: 5400: 130: 530: 3221:, employment statistics for the residents in Kent, including Medway, were as follows: 41.1% in full-time employment, 12.4% in part-time employment, 9.1% self-employed, 2.9% unemployed, 2.3% students with jobs, 3.7% students without jobs, 12.3% retired, 7.3% looking after home or family, 4.3% permanently sick or disabled, and 2.7% economically inactive for other reasons. Of residents aged 16–74, 16% had a higher education qualification or the equivalent, compared to 20% nationwide. 1546: 4148: 145: 5428: 5064: 1367: 1118: 5414: 5442: 8071: 8090: 8063: 8163: 2927: 2908: 2898: 2883: 2863: 2848: 2821: 2806: 2698: 2678: 2663: 2648: 2633: 2542: 2532: 2517: 2497: 2482: 2467: 2452: 2437: 8046: 961: 4307: 2946: 2937: 2918: 2749: 2740: 2731: 2722: 2713: 2579: 2570: 2561: 2552: 2380: 2371: 2362: 2353: 2344: 2335: 4443: 5372: 3225:

administration and defence, 5.6% finance, 4.8% other community and personal service activities, 4.1% hotels and restaurants, 1.6% agriculture, 0.8% energy and water supply, 0.2% mining, and 0.1% private households. This is higher than the whole of England for construction and transport/communications and lower for manufacturing.

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In 2010, Kent had the highest number of National Challenge schools in England: schools which are branded 'failing' based on the British Government's floor targets that 30% of pupils achieve at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C. Of the 63 secondary modern schools, 33 missed this target; thus 52% of Kent

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Of Kent's thirteen districts, two are under Conservative control (Sevenoaks, Dartford), four are under Labour control (Gravesham, Medway, Thanet, Dover), one is under Liberal Democrat control (Tunbridge Wells), and six are under no overall control and are administered by coalitions (Tonbridge and

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were dropped, but in 2016 consultations began between five Kent local authorities (Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, and Ashford) with a view to forming a new unified authority for East Kent, although remaining within the auspices of Kent County Council. This idea was eventually

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The average hours worked per week by residents of Kent were 43.1 for males and 30.9 for females. Their industry of employment was 17.3% retail, 12.4% manufacturing, 11.8% real estate, 10.3% health and social work, 8.9% construction, 8.2% transport and communications, 7.9% education, 6.0% public

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The west of the county (including Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks) has less than 50% of the average claimant count for low incomes or worklessness as the coastal districts of Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, and Thanet (chiefly three resorts: Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate). West and

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and subsequent proposals for "border checks" on the Kentish border, effectively making Kent a country within a country, this pride in being Kentish began to form into calls from some areas for an independent Kent or an autonomous republic within the UK, especially from the county's prominent

1050:. Men and women from east of the Medway are Men (or Maids) of Kent, those from the west are Kentishmen or Kentish Maids. The divide has been explained by some as originating in the Anglo-Saxon migrations, with Jutes mainly settling east of the Medway and Saxons settling west of it. 2969:, Kent, including Medway, had 1,727,665 residents (18.0% of which in Medway); had 711,847 households (17.5% of which in Medway) and had 743,436 dwellings (14.8% of which in Medway). 51.1% of Kent's population excluding Medway was female — as to Medway, this proportion was 50.4%. 4004:

Kent was also the location of the largest number of art schools in the country during the nineteenth century, estimated by the art historian David Haste, to approach two hundred. This is believed to be the result of Kent being a front line county during the

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seven times since it was established in 1997. Cricket has traditionally been a popular sport in the county and Kent is considered one of the locations in which the game first developed. Teams have represented the county since the early 18th century. The

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Cement-making, papermaking, and coal-mining were important industries in Kent during the 19th and 20th centuries. Cement came to the fore in the 19th century when massive building projects were undertaken. The ready supply of chalk and huge pits between

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Music education is provided by Kent Music (formerly Kent Music School), which has its origins in the 1940s. Kent Music provides services across the county including Kent County Youth Orchestra, Kent Youth Choirs, and an annual summer school at

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manifestos being created. These calls for independence can be explained by the individualistic and rebellious mentality that has always existed in the county, which can be explained by the county's position in the very south-east of the

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known to have stood at some time. Twenty-eight survive within the county today, plus two replica mills and a further two in that part of Kent now absorbed into London. All the major rivers in the county were used to power watermills.

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caused physical damage in Folkestone. A further quake on 22 May 2015 measured 4.2 on the Richter Scale. It was centred in the Sandwich area of east Kent at about ten miles below the surface. There was little if any damage reported.

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and tourism industries. As the land between the capital and the wider continent, it is a high-income county. Agriculture of the county is a notable sector: "The Garden of England" is a nickname for the county, which has multiple

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between Hythe and Rye, which still exists, and the Thames and Medway Canal between Strood and Gravesend. Built-in 1824, it was purchased in 1846 by the railways, which partially backfilled it. Container ports are at

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Kentish people have long viewed themselves as Kentish first and British second, and to this day refer to themselves as either 'Men of Kent' or 'Kentish men' depending on whether they live to the East or West of the

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However, in recent years, there has been a significant drop in agriculture, and industry and services are increasing their utilisation of the area. This is illustrated by the following table of economic indicator

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in East Kent, and regularly returned to visit it throughout his life. The East Kent coast inspired many of his works, including some of his most famous seascapes. Kent has also been the home to artists including

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The 18th century was dominated by wars with France, during which the Medway became the primary base for a fleet that could act along the Dutch and French coasts. When the theatre of operation moved to the

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the temperature reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), at that time the highest temperature ever officially recorded in the United Kingdom. The record still stands as the hottest August day ever recorded.

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and allotments. In north-west Kent, industries include aggregate building material extraction, printing and scientific research. Coal mining has also played its part in the county's industrial heritage.

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By the 17th century, tensions between Britain and the powers of the Netherlands and France led to increasing military build-up in the county. Forts were built all along the coast following the

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within the Westphalian Sandstone are about 820–1,310 ft (250–400 m) deep, and are subject to flooding. They occur in two major troughs, which extend under the English Channel.

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operators need to apply for a 24-hour Kent Access Permit (KAP) to take a vehicle of 7.5 tonnes or more into Kent if their intention is to cross to the EU via Dover or the

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border between Kent and the rest of England for freight lorries, in order to deal with expected lorry queues of 7,000 or more at Folkestone, Dover and other ports.

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inheritance system that generated a proliferation of small settlements. There was no open-field system, and the large tracts were owned by the two great abbeys,

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In addition to the "main line" railways, there are several light, heritage, and industrial railways in Kent. There are three heritage, standard gauge railways;

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is England's second-oldest cathedral, the present building built in the Early English Style. These two dioceses ensured that every village had a parish church.

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saw a sharp decline in support for the Conservatives, and the county is currently represented by eleven Labour MPs, six Conservatives and one Liberal Democrat.

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The county's first commercial station was originally known as Invicta FM and began broadcasting in 1984. After various buyouts, the station was rebranded into

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was mined during the 20th century at several collieries, including Chislet, Tilmanstone, Betteshanger, and the Snowdown Colliery, which ran from 1908 to 1986.

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are common in the countryside, although many have been converted into dwellings. Nearer to London, market gardens also flourish. Kent is the main area for

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Following the withdrawal of the Romans, large numbers of Germanic speakers from mainland Europe settled in Kent, bringing their language, which came to be

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foundation, which can often create the right conditions for coal formation. This is found in East Kent roughly between Deal, Canterbury, and Dover. The

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The major geographical features of the county are based on a series of ridges and valleys running east–west across the county. These are the results of

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Malling, Maidstone, Swale, Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe). Notably, Thanet is the only council in the United Kingdom to have come under

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origin, and dates back to at least the 4th century BC. It is one of the earliest names recorded in Britain, known to the Greeks since the explorer

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in 2009 as part of the Heart Network. The station was closed and merged with several other Heart stations in the south of England in 2019 to form

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during his voyage around the British Isles in about 325 BC. As such, it has been claimed as the "oldest recorded name still in use in England."

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The 2021–2022 season has seen three Kentish clubs demoted from the third-tier of their respective sports to the fourth-tier, with rugby clubs

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Kent is home to two National League netball clubs, both based in northwest Kent: Telstars (Premier Division 2) and KCNC (Premier Division 3).

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Kent County Council has the largest education department of any local council in Britain, providing school places for over 289,000 pupils.

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with first cathedral and has since remained England's centre of Christianity. The second designated English cathedral was for West Kent at

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system in the 1970s, Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Unitary Authority are among around fifteen local authorities still providing

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In 2002, it was revealed that the government was considering building a new four-runway airport on the marshland near the village of

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During the medieval and early modern period, Kent played a major role in several of England's most notable rebellions, including the

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A 2014 study found that Kent shares significant reserves of shale oil with other neighbouring counties, totalling 4.4 billion

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near Canterbury, 25-30 July 1765. The nights of 24 and 30 July were spent in Canterbury, where they also went to the horse races.

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gardens. In particular the county produces tree-grown fruits, strawberries and hazelnuts. Distinctive hop-drying buildings called

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Dover Community Radio (DCR) Dover: currently online only; due to start broadcasting to Dover District on 104.9FM from May 2022.

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on the southeast Kent coast along the Dungeness peninsula. Finally, there is the 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m), industrial

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In 2005–06, Kent County Council and Medway introduced a standardised school year, based on six terms, as recommended by the

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around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and on to Hastings in East Sussex. In the 1960s, two motorways were built; the

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Kent County Council Local Education Authority maintains 96 secondary schools, of which 33 are selective schools and 63 are

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was created and took over responsibility for local administration of parts of north-west Kent. These included the towns of

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is the top level of club competition within Kent and features teams from throughout the county, including areas such as

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are built on chalk. The easterly section of the Wealden dome has been eroded away by the sea, and cliffs such as the

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England Hockey Leagues. Sevenoaks Hockey Club's women first XI plays in the second tier of national competition.

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Kent's geographical location between the Straits of Dover and London has influenced its architecture, as has its

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Kent has provided inspiration for several notable writers and artists. Canterbury's religious role gave rise to

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newspapers, with the idea being discussed in detail in some areas – with some ideas such as mock passports and

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brought spirits, tobacco and salt to the county, and transported goods such as wool across the sea to France.

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for centuries as well as being the source of many major rebellions that have occurred in the United Kingdom.

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geology and its good farming land and fine building clays. Kent's countryside pattern was determined by a

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said "will bring jobs and business opportunities" and significantly help with UK energy self-sufficiency.

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in the 16th–20th centuries were of particular importance. France can be seen clearly in fine weather from

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With the Roman invasion, a road network was constructed to connect London to the Channel ports of Dover,

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The meaning has been explained as 'coastal district,' 'corner-land' or 'land on the edge' (compare Welsh

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has played host to a number of national and international racing events and hosted 12 runnings of the

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was a Football League side from 1989 until going bankrupt in 1992. Kent clubs in the higher levels of

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The tables below provide statistics for the administrative county of Kent, that is, excluding Medway.

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all provide local newspapers for most of the large towns and cities. County-wide papers include the

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unitary authority (192 km), independently of the county council. Together they have around 300

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were created from nine towns formerly in Kent. In 1998, Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham and

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Climate Change Risk and Impact Assessment for Kent and Medway – Part 2: Agriculture Sector Summary

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in the area is required to achieve these objectives; it has been opposed by environmental groups.

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Kent was one of the first British territories to be settled by Germanic tribes, most notably the

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and transport connections to the capital. Twenty-eight per cent of the county forms part of two

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Gerald Norris, A Musical Gazetteer of Great Britain & Ireland (David & Charles, 1981).

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Kent (Borough of Gillingham and City of Rochester upon Medway) (Structural Change) Order 1996

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Together, the two Kent authorities have 38 of the 164 grammar schools remaining in Britain.

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runs through Dartford (A207), Gravesend, Rochester, Canterbury, and Dover; the A20 through

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In the early 19th century, smugglers were very active on the Kent coastline. Gangs such as

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West Kent Radio (WKCR) serving Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. 95.5 and 106.7FM.

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After the war, Kent's borders changed several more times. In 1965, the London boroughs of

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England relied on the county's ports to provide warships through much of its history; the

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secondary modern schools (34% out of all 96 maintained secondary schools) are 'failing'.

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on the Weald around Tenterden. In addition, there is the 15-inch (380 mm) gauge,

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Kent has bridge trusts to maintain its bridges, and though the great bridge (1387) at

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Kent is sometimes known as the "Garden of England" for its abundance of orchards and

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serves the town and surrounding area. Those parts of Kent closest to London such as

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Southern Football Conference 2 Champions, as well as teams from both universities.

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in England, the most populous non-metropolitan county and the most populous of the

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on The Swale. In pre-industrial times, almost every village and town had its own

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Kent is one of the warmest parts of Britain. On 10 August 2003, in the hamlet of

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were offshore. In 1382 and 1580 there were two earthquakes exceeding 6.0 on the

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movements 20–10 million years ago. This dome consists of an upper layer of

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is the only domestic ferry that runs in the broadest definition of the county.

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in Medway is England's second-oldest cathedral. Located between London and the

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teams based in Kent since the game was popularised in the UK. Currently, the

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lock, but in earlier times, cargo-carrying vessels reached as far upstream as

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The earliest locomotive-driven passenger-carrying railway in Britain was the

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For most of its history since the local government reforms instituted by the

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in 835. The early medieval inhabitants of the county were referred to as the

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to England, was born in Kent; the recent invention was key in helping many

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control; the exception was between 1993 and 1997 when the party came under

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map ever drawn was a one-inch map of Kent, published in 1801. Many of the

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For almost nine centuries, a small part of present-day East London (the

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bear testament to that industry. There were also other workings around

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Geological cross-section of Kent, showing how it relates to major towns

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facility that also handled some civilian flights. It closed in 2014.

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in 1858, it linked the northeast Kent coast with London terminals at

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Seismic activity has occasionally been recorded in Kent, though the

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David Haste, The Art Schools of Kent (London: Werther Books, 2014).

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in Kent, the oldest cathedral in England, has been the seat of the

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Watson, Christopher; Uberoi, Elise; Loft, Philip (17 April 2020).

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and the current incarnation of Maidstone United currently play in

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to the south. France is 21 miles (34 km) across the Strait.

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A map of Romney Marsh "The history of imbanking and drayning" by

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This article is about the county in England. For other uses, see

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Newman, John (1969). "The Buildings of Kent". In Pevsner (ed.).

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Newman, John (1969). "The Buildings of Kent". In Pevsner (ed.).

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Newman, John (1969). "The Buildings of Kent". In Pevsner (ed.).

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The Character and Career of Odo, Bishop of Bayeux (1049/50-1097)

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In association football, Kent's highest ranked football team is

4518:, and the London Britannia Airport plan, colloquially known as " 1302:, both London and Kent were hit by around 2,500 of these bombs. 1175:, a successful attack by the Dutch navy on the shipyards of the 8905: 8755: 8482: 8462: 8198: 8055: 6343: 6128:

The Historic Dockyard Chatham – where legends were created

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includes financial intermediation services indirectly measured

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Hand-drawn map of Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Middlesex from 1575.

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era occupation, as indicated by finds and features such as the

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There are several community radio stations in Kent including:

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From about 1900, several coal pits operated in East Kent. The

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Kent is in the southeastern corner of England. It borders the

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near Tunbridge Wells on the old Tunbridge Wells West branch,

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marshes. During the late 1930s, Nobel Prize-awarded novelist

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North Kent is heavily industrialised, with cement-making at

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Ordnance Survey maps: a concise guide for historians 2nd Ed

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Cinque Ports Radio 100.2FM for Romney Marsh, Rye and Hythe.

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on the Kent coast have subsequently emerged, including the

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took the waters at Royal Tunbridge Wells in 1734 and 1735.

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A number of significant artists came from Kent, including

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in 1067. Under the nominal rule of William's half-brother

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and navigable up to Tonbridge. Kent's two canals are the

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Kent has three unique vernacular architecture forms: the

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administer most of the county (3352 km), whilst the

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in 1890 and has won the competition, the major domestic

4817:, having been demoted at the end of the 2021–22 season. 4380:. Britain's railways were nationalised in 1948, forming 3708:. There remained a need to defend London and thus Kent. 6028:"The River Medway: The river of Kent or Kentish river?" 5216:, based in Tunbridge Wells; and the commercial station 4968:. Both Tonbridge Juddians and Blackheath RFC played in 3952:, organist and composer, was born at Chatham in 1903. 3868:

Many notable musicians have been associated with Kent.

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The coastline of Kent is continuously changing, due to

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Originally, the border between Kent and Sussex (later

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in between and to the south are most of the county's

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spanning the Medway and the Dartford tunnel and the

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Neighbouring English counties and French department

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Miskin Radio (Dartford and Gravesend): online only.

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Other venues for live music include 3816:, where he met his future wife Ann Brookfield. 1075:led to Kent's designation as a semi-autonomous 1003:appointed the religious missionary (who became 7561: 7559: 6999: 6948: 6923: 6784: 5642:"Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2022" 5469:– historical list of MPs for Kent constituency 4368:The two companies merged in 1899, forming the 3758:was replaced there are medieval structures at 3586:, tributaries of the River Medway, and on the 1581:have been formed by accumulation of alluvium. 8669: 8145: 7995: 7803:Kent Music & Soundhub: Annual Report 2015 7144: 7062:Russia & Europe in the Nineteenth Century 5294:Maidstone Community Radio (MCR): online only. 5273:Cabin FM broadcasting to Herne Bay on 94.6FM. 4776: 4035:and responsible for children's TV favourites 3980:was also born in Kent. The landscape painter 1509:Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 1499:are present where a chalk ridge known as the 1370:View of the White Cliffs of Dover from France 980:were the most prominent, and the area became 8982:Counties of England established in antiquity 6655:"General election results from 1918 to 2019" 6395:Hill, Amelia; McKie, Robin (29 April 2007). 4860:in Canterbury and also plays matches at the 4522:" due to its being championed by the former 4460:on the old East Kent coalfield area and the 4349:. Kent also had a second major railway, the 3781: 2136:. Kent County Council's headquarters are in 1053:In the 11th century, the people of Kent (or 853:'bordering of a circle, tyre, edge;' Breton 697:, an area influenced by the capital such as 7556: 6814: 5945:. Spartacus.SchoolNet.co.uk. Archived from 5831: 5309:Shoreline Easy (Romney Marsh), online only. 5136:and provides local news for the county and 5092:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 4411:in November 2007 with a London terminus at 4174:and Richborough. The London–Dover road was 3984:spent part of his childhood in the town of 3844:in the summer of 1939, he coined the term ' 2165:most recent county council election in 2021 2140:, while Medway's offices are at Gun Wharf, 869:, while the Anglo-Saxons referred to it as 8676: 8662: 8152: 8138: 8002: 7988: 7882:"Report | Gillingham 0-2 Rotherham United" 7339: 6827:. Parret & Neves. 1996. Archived from 6397:"Quake causes Kent families to flee homes" 5994: 5992: 5935: 5711: 4899:both play in the top division in both the 4581:, with campuses in Canterbury and Medway; 3912:, conductor, was born at Ashford in 1895. 3828:words and spellings to become standard in 1627:, which then Business and Energy Minister 720:, following the withdrawal of the Romans. 7654: 7652: 7567:"Nature blow to plans for "Boris Island"" 7365: 7363: 7248: 6454: 6452: 6394: 6185: 5998: 5755:Place-names of the English-speaking world 5610:"2011 Census: Cultural diversity in Kent" 5291:Radio Faversham (Faversham): online only. 5112:Learn how and when to remove this message 4472:, previously the Bowaters Paper Railway. 4470:Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway 4218:runs through Kent, from Westerham to the 2961:List of settlements in Kent by population 1325:. Plans for another unitary authority in 1283:During the Second World War, much of the 791:span the length of the county and in the 7927:"KMFM group can have one breakfast show" 7924: 7501:Feature, Advertisement (23 March 2008). 7476:"Airport plan threatens Dickens' legacy" 6872: 6720: 6321: 6319: 6317: 6292: 6290: 5752: 5670:"Kent | county, England, United Kingdom" 5562: 4991:in various years between 1964 and 1986. 4889:which were formerly part of the county. 4789: 4441: 4305: 4146: 3646: 3201: 2104: 1544: 1373: 1365: 1354: 1162: 1116: 959: 819: 7779:. Department for Education and Skills. 7683: 7500: 7108: 7064:(London: Sphinx Fine Art, 2008 ) p. 46. 7009:. William-Golding.co.uk. Archived from 6973: 6898: 6233: 5989: 5967: 5909: 5894: 5148:despite the main studio being based in 4848:. 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Some of Kent is contiguous with the 8657: 8133: 7983: 7966:BBC – origins of Kent placenames 7937:from the original on 17 February 2016 7925:Clarkson, Stuart (16 February 2012). 7777:"Department for Education and Skills" 7757:from the original on 25 February 2011 7731:from the original on 14 February 2007 7473: 7397:"Failed rail franchise 'needed time'" 7222: 7145:O'Carroll, Lisa (23 September 2020). 7126:from the original on 28 December 2014 6752: 6600:. Kent County Council. Archived from 6578:from the original on 19 December 2010 6506:from the original on 27 November 2018 6491: 6336: 6314: 6287: 6052: 5923:from the original on 16 February 2007 5887:Susan Harrington and Stuart Brookes, 5808: 5806: 5804: 4585:(a London University), with sites at 4466:Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 4447:Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 3590:. Two 18th century mills were on the 2983:Married couples with/without children 2151:, Kent County Council has been under 802:The county has agriculture, haulage, 433:3,544 km (1,368 sq mi) 337:3,738 km (1,443 sq mi) 8019: 7845:from the original on 13 January 2022 7808:(Report). Kent Music. Archived from 7577:from the original on 28 October 2014 7474:Davis, Matthew (12 September 2006). 7348:from the original on 6 December 2008 7170: 7025: 6846: 6792:"Closure of Dungeness Power Station" 6475:"Environmental Agency: River Medway" 6458: 6376:from the original on 5 November 2009 6120: 5919:. KentArchaeology.org.uk. May 2006. 5856: 5812: 5734:from the original on 13 January 2022 5622:from the original on 5 November 2021 5212:Kent has two county-wide stations – 5090:adding citations to reliable sources 5057: 4930:and the ladies ice hockey team, the 4813:(nicknamed 'The Gills') who play in 4055:The county's largest theatre is the 4027:, the production company founded by 3928:, composer and writer on music, and 3880:, composer and pianist, was born at 3464: 3023:Claimants of JSA or Income Support ( 3006:174,331 of which 79,310 over aged 65 1503:meets the coast. Spanning Dover and 7835:"Brown threatens 'failing' schools" 7721:"Kent's selective schools compared" 7701:from the original on 29 August 2007 7659:Garner, Richard (20 January 2007). 7455:from the original on 27 August 2007 7449:"New station means Eurostar change" 7423:"Rail workers vote to hold strikes" 7291:from the original on 4 January 2021 7171:West, Patrick (24 September 2020). 6362: 6259: 6211: 6160: 6046: 5700:The Medieval Foundations of England 5518:List of tourist attractions in Kent 4600:Although much of Britain adopted a 4571:Canterbury Christ Church University 4370:South Eastern & Chatham Railway 4351:London, Chatham & Dover Railway 4329:which opened in 1830. This and the 4327:Canterbury & Whitstable Railway 3476: 1287:was fought in the skies over Kent. 703:Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty 318:Annabel Campbell, the Lady Colgrain 24: 7429:from the original on 14 April 2006 7317:. 31 December 2020. 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A powerful relay transmitter at 4239:Britain leaving the European Union 4050: 3968:, a maker of faery paintings, and 3863: 3454: 3271:County of Kent (excluding Medway) 3070:(2001 population where applicable) 3068:% of 2011 Kent resident population 1038:into East and West Kent, and into 149:Historic Kent in the British Isles 25: 8993: 7953: 7783:from the original on 2 April 2007 7637:from the original on 27 July 2020 7544:from the original on 14 July 2014 7223:James, John (24 September 2020). 7081:from the original on 23 July 2007 6854:"Coal fields Heritage Initiative" 6684:from the original on 31 July 2013 6350:from the original on 5 April 2007 6325:Britain's Structure and Scenery, 6108:from the original on 4 March 2016 6034:from the original on 27 July 2020 6007:from the original on 27 July 2020 5917:"Victoria County History of Kent" 5467:Kent (UK Parliament constituency) 5048: 5026:participate in Division 3 of the 4864:in Royal Tunbridge Wells and the 4646:Schools in Kent (data from 2000) 4126:prominent and independent kingdom 3470:includes energy and construction 1592:in Sussex and flows eastwards to 915:era. There is a rich sequence of 654:across the entire estuary of the 8161: 8088: 8069: 8061: 8044: 7962: – local government website 7607:from the original on 9 July 2014 7482:from the original on 29 May 2006 7403:from the original on 2 July 2004 7060:Edward Strachan and Roy Bolton, 6728:"Hazelnut and walnut production" 6634:from the original on 10 May 2015 6437:from the original on 7 June 2015 6407:from the original on 31 May 2007 6370:"Geology of Kent and Boulonnais" 6199:from the original on 16 May 2007 5999:Griffiths, Rhys (11 June 2020). 5440: 5426: 5412: 5398: 5384: 5370: 5062: 4926:with the secondary senior team, 4866:County Cricket Ground, Beckenham 4595:University for the Creative Arts 4065:that take place in Kent include 4011:University for the Creative Arts 3630:Central Kent have long had many 3531:. 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