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Sheerness is a town located beside the mouth of the River Medway on the northwest corner of the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent, England. With a population of 12,000 it is the largest town on the island. Sheerness began as a fort built in the 16th century to protect the River Medway from naval invasion. Because of the raid on the Medway in 1667, the Secretary to the Admiralty Samuel Pepys established a Royal Navy dockyard in the town in 1669, where warships were built and repaired until its closure in 1960. Beginning with the construction of a pier and a promenade in the 19th century, Sheerness acquired the added attractions of a seaside resort. Industry retains its important place in the town and the port of Sheerness is one of the United Kingdom's leading car and fresh produce importers. The town is the site of one of the UK's first co-operative societies and also of the world's first multi-storey building with a rigid metal frame. The main commercial and leisure areas of the town are located around the north coast, where there is easy access to the pleasure beach. The industrial areas are in the west, beside the wetlands and the River Medway. The Bluetown industrial area and the Port of Sheerness are in the northwestern part of the town. The residential districts of Mile Town and Marine Town are in the central and the eastern areas respectively. The Port of Sheerness is a significant feature of the Isle of Sheppey's economy. Covering more than 1.5 million square meters, it is one of the largest foreign car importers in the UK, and it handles thousands of tonnes of fruits and meat products from all over the world. Inexpensive land and good infrastructure, including a rail network that branches off the main passenger line, have attracted industries to the port area, including producers of pharmaceuticals, steel, sausages and garden gnomes.

The major employers are HBC Engineering Solutions, Sheerness Steel, Regis Furniture and The Bond Group. The steel mill was established in 1972, designed to recycle scrap steel into rods and coils. It has survived a number of closure threats and changes of ownership. Since 2003 it has been operated by Thamesteel. The seafront is popular with tourists, and as of 2007 Sheerness' recently refurbished town centre had more than 200 shops. Sheerness' sand and shingle beach was awarded a European Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety. Flower gardens decorate the seafront, and a sea wall forms a promenade along the coast. The Sheppey Leisure Complex located near the beach contains a swimming pool and badminton, squash and tennis courts.

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Gourmet Munch
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Gourmet Munch is a friendly English restaurant in the heart of the seaside holiday resort of Leysdown in Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey in the United Kingdom. Proven very popular with day trippers and holiday makers, this restaurant will offer you a w...
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Minster College
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Welcome to Minster College, Sheerness, United Kingdom. We are really proud of our College. It is a happy, lively and exciting place with a team of enthusiastic and professionally dedicated staff who want to do the best for every child. We pride ourselve...
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The Croft Guest House
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Come The Croft Guest House, Sheerness, United Kingdom, where you can expect a warm and friendly welcome to a family run Guest House. The Croft Guest House is ideal for both the overnight business stay or as a holiday centre from which to...
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Thornton Building
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Formed in 2005, Thornton Building has many years experience in the Building and Construction trade, with the focus on providing all general building and maintenance work to clients throughout the local area. The company is located in Minster on Sea, Sheer...
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Stones Fishery
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Stones Fishery, Sheerness, United Kingdom, covers a total of about eight acres and is open between 7.00am and 7.00pm although the closing time is invariably much later during the better summer months. To be found immediately to the rear of Stones Gar...
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Sheppey Sea Cadet Corps
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Sheppey Sea Cadet Corps, Sheerness, United Kingdom. TS Kent's origins go back to the former Naval Cadets who met in the Royal Dockyard at Sheerness in the 1930s. It was run by naval personnel but following the closure of the training esta...
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Sheppey Guest House
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Sheppey Guest House, Sheerness, United Kingdom, is a large semi-detached Guest House specialising in the comfort of their guests. The Sheppey Guest House offers comfortable accommodation, the rooms are decorated to a high standard throughout and have en s...
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The Clocktower Restaurant
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Welcome to the The Clocktower Restaurant, Sheerness, United Kingdom situated at the Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre. THis Restaurant serves an Al a Carte and Table de Hote Menu. The Clocktower Restaurant is fully air conditioned and can seat up to 8...
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Bartons Point Model Flying Club
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Bartons Point Model Flying Club, Sheerness, United Kingdom, was founded in 1985 initially with flying only permitted weekends. Later flying times were extended to allow 7 days per week from 10am until 8pm. Bartons Point Model Flying Club can have a m...
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The Royal Hotel
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Royal Hotel in Sheerness originallly named Kent House is a public house dating back to the early 19th century. The Royal Hotel is only a 2 minute walk from Sheerness's award winning blue flag beach and excellent local shopping facilities, including th...
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Invicta Guest House
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Built in 1890 Invicta Guest House is an imposing 4 storey house that has been lovingly restored to its Victorian splendour by its present owners. This family owned and managed 3 star Guest House is located on the sea front in Sheerness and is open all yea...
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The Boathouse Cafe
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Relax in the comfortable Boathouse at Barton's Point and choose from a wide selection of refreshments at The Boathouse Cafe, Sheerness, United Kingdom. Enjoy the peaceful location of picturesque views across the lake and beyond. The Boathouse Caf...
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Sheerness Steel Sea Angling Club
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Sheerness Steel Sea Angling Club, Sheerness, United Kingdom, has been an established Island club for over thirty years; although they still retain the Angling club name, they no longer have any association with the steel mill. The original committee...
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Sheerness Golf Club
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Sheerness Golf Club, United Kingdom, holds a firm reputation of being one of the toughest courses in Kent, but also one of the best. Whatever you think of the yardage and whatever you think of what lies ahead of you on the first tee, make no mistake, ...
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Sheerness Holiday Park
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Sheerness Holiday Park, United Kingdom, is just a short way from the Thames estuary on the popular holiday destination of the Isle of Sheppey. If your idea of holiday home ownership is to relax and enjoy the excellent facilities and to explore the area, ...
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Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre, Sheerness, United Kingdom, is a modern spacious Hotel situated only 400 yards from the sea front at Minster on the Isle of Sheppey. The Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre is ideally located for Sheerness Deep Water P...
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HBC Engineering Solutions
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
HBC Engineering Solutions, Sheerness, United Kingdom, is an independent company delivering contract and outsourcing manufacturing services and expertise globally. Their success is based upon providing comprehensive and professional customer service in a...
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Shurland Hotel
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Shurland Hotel, Sheerness, United Kingdom. This is an unusually friendly Hotel tucked away in the Isle of Sheppey with splendid leisure facilities. The Hoel offers good food and a homely atmosphere to make the guests return time and again....
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North Star Cleaning
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
North Star Cleaning, Sheerness, United Kingdom, was first established in July 2000 with over 15 years experience in the cleaning industry. North Star Cleaning are a family run business managed by Karen and Gary North and they provide their own service fo...
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The Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Sheerness, United Kingdom, is an A' La Carte restaurant offering a varied and traditional menu. The Restaurant seats 32 diners in a welcoming and warm atmosphere. The Restaurant is decorated elegantly and in keeping with...
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Sheerness Lifeboat Station
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
In 1969 the Royal National Lifeboat Institution decided to place a Lifeboat at Sheerness on evaluation, the Lifeboat was the "Ernest William and Elizabeth Ellen Hinde " ON 1017. In 1970 the Committee of Management decided to establish the Sheern...
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The Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club
Located in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club in Kent is a superb sailing environment less than an hour from London, boasting some of the finest sailing waters in the United Kingdom. The Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club is situated at Sheerness on the island's north co...
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