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Coordinates: 51°19′41″N 0°26′48″E / 51.328°N 0.4467°E / 51.328; 0.4467
Snodland is a small town in the county of Kent, England, located on the River Medway between Rochester and Maidstone. It has a population of about 12,000 people.
The town is situated on the A228 road connecting the Medway Towns with Tonbridge. The M20 motorway junction 4 is 2 miles south of the town allowing good access to London and the Channel Ports. The Snodland by-pass takes heavy commercial traffic away from the town centre (an area commonly referred to as "the village" by residents). The Medway Valley Line between Strood and Maidstone passes through Snodland. There is a station; for London passengers change at Strood or Maidstone Barracks/Maidstone East.
The first Roman advance in the conquest of Britain may have crossed the River Medway near Snodland, although there are contending locations. The supposed crossing place is marked by a memorial on the opposite side of the river from Snodland, close to Burham. Near this spot, a ferry later carried pilgrims bound for Canterbury along the Pilgrims' Way.
By Robin Williamson
Robin Williamson: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, oboe, backing vocals and vocals.
Stan Lee Buttons: Bass and pedal steel.
Gerry Conway: Drums.
The wheels roll on and on into the older west
seeking for sleep and you found no rest
old genetic train is railed to the ground
it keeps your smiles turned down
dandelion compass and the bible and pin
seen some seasick sailors since the origin
you may sift your bread you can save your bran
its hard to make a living on sandy land
the map of human theatre
its incomplete
favourite parts are broken hearts and poison
sweet
here grins the villain in the smartest car
the hero in the mask of bone
everyone prompting behind the scenes
for their reasons unknown
the map of human theatre
its filled with roads
but favourite routes are concrete boots