Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Historic Medway
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 27, 2026
1. Historic Medway Marker
Rochester Castle
The castle is one of the best-preserved and finest examples of Norman architect in England. This dramatic landmark has one of the tallest keeps in the country, which dominates the skyline.
Guildhall Museum
Housed in one of the finest 17th century civic buildings in Kent. The building houses a museum of Medway history, life-size replica of a convict prison hulk and Dickens Discovery Rooms.
Six Poor Travellers House
Immortalised by Charles Dickens in a Christmas short story. It was endowed by Elizabethan MP Richard Watts to give a night's lodgings to six poor travellers for one night each.
Eastgate House and Swiss Chalet
Eastgate House is an exceptional grade I listed building that featured in the works of Charles Dickens. One of Dickens most treasured possessions, his chalet, can be seen in the gardens.
Huguenot Museum
The museum tells the story of the Huguenots fight from persecution, how they integrated into British society and the trades they excelled in once they had settled. Entrance to the museum is inside the Visitor Information Centre.
Rochester Cathedral
England's second oldest
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Restoration House
Derives its name from the stay of Charles II on the eve of restoration. Charles Dickens used the house as the home of Miss Havisham and Estella in his novel.
'Great Expectations'
The Old Brook Pumping Station
Listed as an ancient monument, the Brook Pumping Station was incorporated into Chatham's main drainage system from 1929 until 1980.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
One of the world's most important maritime heritage locations dating back over 400 years to the age of sail. The dockyard is home to 47 scheduled monuments and an exciting range of naval and maritime exhibits.
Fort Amherst
An impressive fortress built in 1756 to protect the naval dockyard from landward attack. The fort houses a fascinating network of underground chambers and tunnels.
Dickens World
An exciting Indoor themed attraction based on the life, works and times of Britain's most famous author Charles Dickens who spent his childhood in Chatham.
Upnor Castle
Built in 1559 as a gun
Photographed by Boots Pure Drug Co., Ltd. (Pelham Series), circa 1910
2. Rochester Castle
Temple Manor
A 13th century house belonging to the Knights Templar - an order of soldiers established in the crusading period to protect the holy lands and the pilgrims who travelled to them.
Royal Engineers Museum
Kent's only designated museum with exhibits of national and international importance. The museum tells the fascinating story of Britain's soldier engineers from 1066 to the present day.
Erected by Medway Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 51° 23.332′ N, 0° 30.365′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is on Corporation Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Corporation Street, Rochester, England ME1 1FP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on 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 walking distance of this marker: Pilgrims Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); The French Hospital (1718 - 2018) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); David Garrick (about 120 meters away); Abdication House (about 150 meters away); 12th Century Chapter House (about 150 meters away); 12th Century Monastic Dormitory Doorway (about 180 meters away); Mr. Tope's (about 180 meters away); Eastgate House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Photochrom Co., circa 1929
3. Watts Charity House (Six Poor Travellers House)
circa 1910
4. Rochester Cathedral
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 3, 2026. 3. submitted on November 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on November 3, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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