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Testun Gwreiddiol (Anodiad: EPW001414 / 1325937)

' Fort House, the home of General Gordon who was based in Gravesend from 1865 to 1871. As repairs were required to the property, he initially resided in Harmer Street. For further details, see: http://www.discovergravesham.co.uk/famous-people/general-gordon.html In 1944 a V2 rocket exploded nearby, the building was badly damaged and was subsequently demolished - per the Kent History Forum. For a 1902 photograph of the back of the building, see the Francis Frith collection here: http://www.francisfrith.com/uk/gravesend/gravesend-fort-house-1902_49031 For an oil painting of the front of the house, see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/fort-house-gravesend-kent-88965 '





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