Gravesend
a seaport in NW Kent, in SE England, on the Thames River: incorporated into Gravesham 1974.
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A challenging holdoutLowering infection rates in the last red zone in Brooklyn, which includes parts of the Borough Park, Gravesend and Midwood neighborhoods, has been slow.
New York’s block-by-block lockdowns are curbing covid-19. But residents aren’t pleased. | Ben Guarino | November 8, 2020 | Washington PostThe best “experience,” however, may be found at Downhouse Lounge in Gravesend by the Avenue X stop.
Where to Celebrate the Olympics by Drinking Russian Style | William O’Connor | February 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHenry Hudson sailed from Gravesend on his first voyage for the discovery of a northwest passage to India.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellShe did not live to carry out her intention of returning to her own native land, Virginia, but died at Gravesend in 1617.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women | Selina A. BowerWe were called up about four a-clock, and being ready went and took a Gravesend boat, and to London by nine a-clock.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel Pepys
She was decked, beautifully built, and the size of a Gravesend boat.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward EdwardsThe bawleys are boats almost peculiar to Leigh, although a few hail from Gravesend and the Medway.
A Chapter of Adventures | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for Gravesend
/ (ˌɡreɪvzˈɛnd) /
a river port in SE England, in NW Kent on the Thames. Pop: 53 045 (2001)
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