hɪstˈɔːɹɪkli ɐ smˈɔːl hˈæmlɪt, hˈɛmpstɛd ɡɹˈuː θɹuːˈaʊt ðə twˈɛntiəθ sˈɛntʃɚɹi tə bɪkˌʌm pˈɑːɹt ʌvðɪ ˈɜːbən ˈɛɹiə ʌvðə mˈɛdweɪ tˈaʊnz.
Historically a small hamlet, Hempstead grew throughout the 20th century to become part of the urban area of the Medway Towns.