Gravesend

Gravesend, a port and borough in Kent, on the south side of the Thames, 24 miles E.S.E. of London. It consists of an old and a new town, the latter of which contains some handsome buildings. Market-gardens abound in the neighbourhood, and the inhabitants are much engaged in fishing, shipbuilding, and the supply of ships' stores. Gravesend is a favourite resort of Londoners during the summer season. It is mentioned as a harbour in Domesday, and was incorporated under Elizabeth. It now returns one member to Parliament.