Whitstable

Whitstable is a town in Kent, England with a population of 30,000. It is a seaside resort, situated on the North Sea coast, facing Essex across the Thames Estuary and the Isle of Sheppey across The Swale. It is technically within the city limits of Canterbury six miles inland.

Whitstable Oyster Fisheries

The town is best known for its oysters, formerly harvested offshore and still served in restaurants in the town. The Whitstable Oyster Fisheries is one of Europe's oldest commercial ventures, and its oysters were exported across the Roman Empire during the Roman occupation of Britain.

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Oyster - Restaurant - Roman Empire

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In 1480 Whitstable acquired a fish market in St Margaret's Street, a tradition that lasted until the mid-19th century. The town's connection with the sea extends to watersports, and the annual waterskiing championships takes place during the summer.

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1480 - Waterskiing

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