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About Lorraine

I am a local historian, whose love of Dover has lead to decades of research into some of the lesser known tales that this famous and beautiful town has to tell.

Joanne Bouchier – the Martyr from Eythorne

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Lorraine

The young Joanne Bouchier (died 1550) stood on the pyre, her shorn head erect. Dr Scory (d1585), who later was appointed the Bishop of Rochester, asked her to repent. Joanne looked defiant but said nothing. The pyre was lit and … Continue reading →

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British Destroyers and the Zulu, Nubian and Zubian

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Lorraine

During the latter part of the 19th century a number of middle-ranking naval officers were expressing concern about the extent of tiny torpedo boats being built by some European countries. Little notice was taken but by the 1890s, many of … Continue reading →

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Dover Regatta – one of the oldest in the country

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Lorraine

During most summers, various organisations are involved in putting on the Dover Regatta. Run by the community for the community its history goes back to 1826 making the event one of the oldest of its type in Britain. The years … Continue reading →

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Oil Mills – Part II

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Lorraine

The Oil Mills, on Limekiln Street in the Pier District of Dover, made seed cake for cattle and oil mainly for domestic use. The factory backed onto the cliffs within which the old caves excavated for lime making had been … Continue reading →

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Oil Mills – Part I

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Lorraine

These days, all that remains of what was the Dover Patent Oil Mills, Limekiln Street, are caves in the cliffs below Western Heights. At one time, the Oil Mills were Dover’s main non-maritime industry. Limekiln Street, where they were situated, … Continue reading →

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