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The parish church, with 13th century origins, is dedicated to All Saints; two other churches nearby are St Thomas at Minnis Bay (a popular seaside holiday destination) and St Mildred at Acol, Kent . The seashore here is part of the Thanet Coast Project , a European-recognised site for wildlife, particularly birds and marine life. Birchington is known for its connection with the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti , who is buried in the churchyard of All Saints church, and his sister, the poet Christina Rossetti . Quex Park, a local mansion house, houses the ''Powell Cotton Museum'' exhibiting exotic animal displays and porcelain. The owner of Quex Park in 1819 , John Powell Powell, built the Waterloo Tower in the grounds to house twelve bells, which are still rung today. It has a railway station with regular trains running to Ramsgate and London as well as frequent bus links to neighbouring areas such as Canterbury , Broadstairs and Ramsgate . EXTERNAL LINKS
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