Medway, Administrative division in Kent, England
Medway is an administrative division in Kent, England, grouping several towns along the river of the same name. The area combines residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, green spaces and older urban centers near the Thames estuary.
Towns within this division played a role in river trade and shipbuilding over many centuries. People settled here during Roman times, and later shipyards and docks developed along the water.
Medway maintains 82 scheduled ancient monuments and more than 800 listed buildings, including the Grand Historic Dockyard with its maritime exhibitions.
Travelers can reach this division by train connections to London and other parts of Kent. Walking paths along the river and through older town centers suit exploration, while buses link the different communities.
The area is home to a small community that organizes Dickens festivals, as the writer lived in one of the towns for many years. Visitors notice signage and plaques recalling his connection to the region.
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