Gravesend, Kent, England - UNITED KINGDOM - freighter, ship traffic - $5 - (New York, NY)
Gravesend, Kent, England - UNITED KINGDOM - freighter, ship traffic: Gravesend is a town in northwest Kent, England, on the south bank of the Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. It is the administrative town of the Borough of Gravesham and, because of its geographical position, has always had an important role in the history and communications of this part of England. It still retains a strong link with the river. The opening of the Eurostar railway station at Ebbsfleet, the arrival of the High Speed train service at Gravesend station itself and the town's position in the Thames Gateway, added to the town's importance. Gravesend has one of the oldest surviving markets in the country, its earliest charter dating from 1268. Town status was granted to the two parishes of Gravesend and Milton; the Charter of Incorporation was received in that year. The first Mayor of Gravesend was elected in that year, although the first town hall was in place by 1573: it was replaced in 1764. A new frontage was built in 1836. Although its use as a Town Hall came to an end in 1968, when the new Civic Centre was opened, it continued in use as the Magistrates' Courts. In 2004 it was disused, and its future is under discussion. In 1380, during the Hundred Years' War, Gravesend was sacked and burned by a Castilian fleet. In 1401, a Royal Grant was issued, allowing the men of the town to operate boats between London and the town; these became known as the "Long Ferry". It became the preferred form of passage, because of the perils of the road journey. The card is in good condition. BPC Ltd. No. 124981.
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