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Term: Ramsgate

Located on E coast; is reputed landing place of Anglo-Saxon warriors Hengist & Horsa (ca. 449) & of St. Augustine (ca. 597); developed as port in 18th cen.; opening of Kent coalfields increased trade in 20th cen.; Van Gogh taught school here in 1876.

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London, 1834 - 1921, Ramsgate, Isle of Thanet