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near to Upper Upnor, Medway, England
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Tudor Rose pub with Morris Dancers
The historic High Street in Upper Upnor and the Tudor Rose pub provide the idyllic setting for a ladies North West clog morris dance out evening.
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Upchat Road, Upnor
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Upnor Castle, seaward elevation of South Tower
Like the North Tower, its southern counterpart dates from the second stage of the castle's construction between 1599-1601.
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Mills type milepost near Upnor Castle
A change from the normal, this colourfully decorated road sign adds character to the village.
Had I investigated the sign further, I would have discovered some writing on it stating that it was one of 1000 such mile posts founded by the... (more)
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Upnor Road
Towards Upnor.
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St Philip and St James Church at Upnor
On Upnor Road. Part of the diocese of Rochester, Church of England.
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Upnor Castle [11]
Looking north, downstream, towards the pier of the former Lower Upnor Ordnance Depot. The depot became part of the Royal School of Military Engineering and closed circa 2010 with the buildings converted to commercial use.
Upnor Castle is... (more)
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The Medway at Upnor
Looking across Upnor Reach to St Mary's Island.
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St James, Upnor - Stained glass window
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Footpath crossing of old railway, Upnor
The naval system usually referred to as the Chattenden and Upnor Railway closed fully in 1961. The gauge was 762 mm (2'-6"). Here the gateway into Lower Upnor Ordnance Depot has been bricked up. To the right the line rose at 1 in... (more)
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Upnor Castle (set of 4 images)
This Tudor castle, built in the 16th century, was designed by Sir Richard Lee in order to protect warships that anchored in the River Medway.
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Former powder magazine beside the Medway
Modern housing development at former naval ordnance depot.
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