Gillingham

British

/ ˈdʒɪlɪŋəm /

noun

a town in SE England, in Medway unitary authority, Kent, on the Medway estuary: former dockyards. Pop: 98 403 (2001)

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Jackett became director of football at Gillingham in 2022, but stood down from his role for medical reasons in November 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The man was struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill, in Gillingham, on Monday, Kent Police said.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

She brought in a dream coach, Kim Gillingham, to help connect the actors to their subconscious.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Yet in “Mexico: A 500-Year History,” Mr. Gillingham offers a vibrant and thought-provoking account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Her dad was a chief education officer for the Medway towns of Rochester, Gillingham, and Chatham.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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