Dartford

American

[dahrt-ferd] / ˈdɑrt fərd /

noun

a borough in Kent, S England, on the River Thames: Peasants' Revolt began here 1381.

Dartford British

/ ˈdɑːtfəd /

noun

a town in SE England, in NW Kent. Pop: 56 818 (2001)

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He added their resurgence had been paralleled by revivals in woodlarks and Dartford warblers, "which are also showing promising increases in numbers".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Dartford MP Jim Dickson also wants greater measures to prevent catapult crime.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

His body was later found in the River Thames after he was believed to have entered the water near the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge in Dartford.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Kent Police said officers were called to Trolling Down Hill in Dartford at about 09:30 BST on Friday to a report of the animal in the area.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

On leaving Dartford, where some passengers were taken up, the train was proceeding towards Greenhithe, when the driver observed on the line a donkey, which had strayed from an adjoining field.

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