In the county of Kent where th eriver Medway meanders through the beautiful lands of Garden of Engladn is a town wich rich history – Gillingham.
This towon is a part of ceremonial conty of Kent and it was founded on the anciet celtic trade route called Walting Street.
Its history records had firstly appeard in Domesday Book and the name of Gillingham was firstly mentioned. Its name origins from the old english tradition to name the lands of name of the owner. Landlord Gyllingas who was an english war lord have given this lands to his daughter and the common folk startet to calling this village as Gylla’s house.
Gillingham economics and hisotry is strictly connected with Chatam dockyard wchih has been founded by Queen Elizabeth I. It is also know for the battle of medway when the Duch war ships humiliated Royal Navy.
After that next conflict had broken out and Gillingham’s dockyard was the one of the stro
ngest defended places because if its strategial location between capital city and the see.
After couple years next war began and Gillingham again became a warfield.
After the I World War the naval war memrial lookin like the stone obelisk was built in the Gillingham Grate Lines. Now it can be seen from many miles.
Some time ago Gillingham authorities began modernisation of the city because of the Pentathlon World Cup wchich has taken place in this year.
Gillingham is also a home of the marvelous ice hoky team Invicta Dynamos.
Gillingham is also known from its beautfil and charming leisure centre with the amazing gardens and park. One can find there open swimming pools, tenis courts and narrow-gauge railway.
For the tourists the city authorities have prepared some atractions like Museum of Royal Engeneers where visitors can admire the set of weaponry made not only by english engeneers but also by the zulu warriors.
Another museum worth visiting is Gillingham museum in which offers a short trip through centuries of history or region. The stops are: Prechistoric, stone age and iron age.
All together, Gillingham is a beautiful and charming region of Kent. It is the place for the history lover and those who were always in love with the wars and arm conflicts.
Its picturesque views and rich culture made this place a heaven on the earth.
