Statue of Pocahontas
Statue of Pocahontas
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Carlie Lovegood
Chatham, UK45 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Whenever I go to Gravesend, I also see the Pocahontas statue. The first time was me, my siblings, and my mom in 2019. The second time, it was me, my brother, and my mom. The third time was me and my mom. The last time, it was just me. I was so interested in Pocahontas when I was 11 years old. I can't believe Disney has done a film about her. The film is good but a bit inaccurate. Next time I go to Gravesend, I will see the statue again.
Written July 5, 2023
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Marley256
Hong Kong, China42 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
I am putting 5 stars because I think people should take the time to see where Pocahontas is buried...its a very sad story and is nothing like the Disney movie. This year marks 400 years of her being stolen from her family for the purpose of the British stealing the idea of how to produce tobacco to make money. After her father paid her ransom twice she was forced to marry and lived in England. Once the they found the secret to making the recipe successfully from one of their priests, they set sail back to North America...once they left the port..they poisoned her at dinner and turned around and buried her under the Gravesend Church. The church burnt down and was then rebuilt. They refuse to give her back, even after her family has numerous times offered to exhume her body and instead made a statue outside the church. Please bring flowers if you ever go to see her.....the town has not much else to offer but its history....the train is easy to get there and is only 3-4 blocks from the train. The statue is on the grounds of the Church so look for the church address and signs. Pocahontas...your people have not forgotten you
Written May 11, 2017
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Nadee G
Sunnyvale, California, USA28 contributions
Sep 2018
Easy to find, very poignant to see. I recommend walking by to see the statue in front of the church, and gaze at the other gravestones lining the field.
Written September 17, 2018
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david g
Siem Reap, Cambodia37 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Gravesend is a soulless redneck slum, lacking character or charm and a tacky monument changes nothing. It's a world of £1 shops and bookies. Nothing can prepare you for the disappointment of being there, nor the joy of leaving. The statue and church are nice enough but it's grim on all four sides and the discarded food wrappings outnumber the flowers by 50 to 1. Roughly the odds of my ever moving back to Gravesend.
Written August 28, 2018
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Kevin C
South Ockendon, UK1,396 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Pocahontas died on a ship anchored off Gravesend before she was able to return to the country of her birth. It is popular belief her remains are interred somewhere in the vicinity of the church, having been removed for reburial after the previous church was destroyed by fire.
The statue is worth a visit if you are in the area - we went for a day out via the Tilbury Ferry and took in a range of local sites of interest including the fort, chantry and leisure area on the river
The statue is worth a visit if you are in the area - we went for a day out via the Tilbury Ferry and took in a range of local sites of interest including the fort, chantry and leisure area on the river
Written August 25, 2017
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Mike W
Southend-on-Sea, UK305 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
Following our first Tilbury-Gravesend ferry trip we became aware of the story and Statue of Pocahontas located in St. George’s Church and decided to pay another visit to see it for ourselves.
Various references cover her story: Pocahontas (“Playful Little Girl”, aka Matoaka / Amonute) was the daughter of a tribal chief, born In Virginia USA around 1596: she is said to have saved the life of English colonist John Smith by intervening in his execution: she was later captured by the English but decided to convert to Christianity: she married tobacco planter John Rolfe (“Rebecca Rolfe”) in 1614 with whom she had a son, Thomas Rolfe: then in 1616 they travelled to London, living in Brentford.
A year later they decided to return to Virginia on a ship sailing from London, but sadly Pocahontas (now aged around 21 ...) became terminally ill and died on the ship on 21 March 1617, which then anchored off Gravesend. It is believed her remains were interred in the previous church on this site (destroyed by fire) but were removed for reburial when St. Georges took shape.
Our ferry berthed immediately in front of St. Georges so we just had to walk up and around the grounds. There is a plaque just outside the church in the “Princess Pocahontas Gardens” which sets out the context of the church and the “North American Christian”; and Pocahontas’ statue is prominently set in the grounds nearby.
Her story is historically accurate and interesting, St. George's is well worth a visit and there are plenty of photo-opportunities of both the church and the Statue.
Various references cover her story: Pocahontas (“Playful Little Girl”, aka Matoaka / Amonute) was the daughter of a tribal chief, born In Virginia USA around 1596: she is said to have saved the life of English colonist John Smith by intervening in his execution: she was later captured by the English but decided to convert to Christianity: she married tobacco planter John Rolfe (“Rebecca Rolfe”) in 1614 with whom she had a son, Thomas Rolfe: then in 1616 they travelled to London, living in Brentford.
A year later they decided to return to Virginia on a ship sailing from London, but sadly Pocahontas (now aged around 21 ...) became terminally ill and died on the ship on 21 March 1617, which then anchored off Gravesend. It is believed her remains were interred in the previous church on this site (destroyed by fire) but were removed for reburial when St. Georges took shape.
Our ferry berthed immediately in front of St. Georges so we just had to walk up and around the grounds. There is a plaque just outside the church in the “Princess Pocahontas Gardens” which sets out the context of the church and the “North American Christian”; and Pocahontas’ statue is prominently set in the grounds nearby.
Her story is historically accurate and interesting, St. George's is well worth a visit and there are plenty of photo-opportunities of both the church and the Statue.
Written September 10, 2016
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SuggyD
Gravesend, UK608 contributions
Jul 2015
If you're in Gravesend anyway take a walk and look at the statue. It's a nice statue but not something to travel to see. To get to it you need to walk through a post apocalyptic shopping centre to the church, don't go the other way or you'll die on the one-way system.
Once you've seen the statue head towards the river and enjoy a drink in one of the local pubs. Do not use the pubs in town.
Once you've seen the statue head towards the river and enjoy a drink in one of the local pubs. Do not use the pubs in town.
Written July 9, 2015
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Deedee999
Dagenham, UK47 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
we, a group of six went by ferry from Tilbury Essex to Gravesend Kent, walked to St Georges church in under 5 mins, there is not a grave to see just the statue in the church grounds. The Princess is said to be buried under the church, very disapppointing that the church was locked but all in our party agreed it is a sign of the times to stop theft & vandalism. The statue is in the church grounds and there are seats in the garden.
Written August 23, 2017
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Michelle W
Auckland, New Zealand113 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We had a little difficulty finding this statue and missed the information board when we first arrived. Once we found it the setting was lovely with a good amount of historical detail on display.
Written June 18, 2017
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JAHLondon_10
London, UK31 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Just happened to be in Gravesend and came across the statue. I wouldn't make a special effort to go there just to see it. It's worth looking round the church whilst there as more information about Pocahontas. If he is there, have a chat to the vicar about the history of the church and surrounding area - quite interesting.
Written June 11, 2017
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She was a trade or gift to a British colonialist and Britain's first deportee. The legend is a myth. The royal court didn't want her in England and she fell ill so was hurried away but died before leaving the country. Disney totally corrupted the real story.
Written August 28, 2018
Either Riva on the oldest cast iron pier in the world or the 3 daws
Written August 18, 2016
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