Fordwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John & Gregory Blaxland
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2026
1. John & Gregory Blaxland Marker
John Blaxland
1769-1845
Gregory Blaxland
1771-1852
Pioneers and explorers of Australia lived here 1769-1806
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 51° 17.72′ N, 1° 7.578′ E. Marker is in Fordwich, England, in Kent. It is at the intersection of King Street and High Street, on the right when traveling west on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 King Street, Fordwich, England CT2 0DH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alfred Palmer, 1877-1951 (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustine in Kent (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Nicholas' Church, Sturry (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Land of Lakes and Marshes (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); A Centre of Learning (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); Wulfric's Rotunda (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); The Crypt (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); The End of the Abbey (approx. 3.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fordwich.
Additional keywords. blue plaque
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2026
2. John & Gregory Blaxland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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