Kent History And Background

The historic County of Kent has the oldest recorded place name in the British Isles was settled well before most other parts of England. Kent’s history is closely related to mainland Europe due to its geographical proximity. Archaeological remains from prehistoric times show clear links between Kent and Northern Europe. When the Romans invaded Kent in 43AD, they colonised Kent the area and rapidly established important centres throughout the County.

Long after the Romans left, under King Ethelbert, (560-616), Kent became one of the most advanced Saxon kingdoms in England.

In 597 Pope Gregory sent missionaries under Augustine to begin their preaching of the gospel of Christianity to the English people. They established their first cathedral at Canterbury. Seven years later another was built at Rochester. Augustine was the first archbishop Of Britain.

Kent is seen as the British Garden of England, with its idyllic Countryside, vineyards, orchards, lavender fields and oast houses. Kent is alive with its exciting and historic past. There’s plenty to do, from visiting Canterbury Cathedral with Chaucer's pilgrims and Rochester with Charles Dickens to following the maritime history that has shaped Kent from the Roman invasions to World War II.

Kent is a quintessential and historical English County, but is also a leading contemporary tourist attraction; filled with an array of Att Galleries, Theatres, Michelin-starred dining and an exiting nightlife.

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