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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.

East Cliff and Athol Terrace

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Lorraine

Dover’s harbour, up until the late medieval period, was at the east end of the harbour under Castle cliff, approximately where the Swimming pool and Sports centre are today. Due to a series of natural catastrophes, this harbour became useless and … Continue reading →

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Bob Forsyth – Wood Carver Extraordinary

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Lorraine

Early in 2013 we visited the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, where there is plaque to a dear friend, John Petch. Access to the site, for those who travel by bus is poor except for Sundays. As it was a week … Continue reading →

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Train Ferry Dock and Train Ferries

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Lorraine

Like many other local historians in Dover, I feel strongly that there should a special place set aside to show aspects of Dover’s sea-going history. This facility, if I had my way, would include a section on the Train Ferry … Continue reading →

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Guston, St Roch and the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lorraine

The plague, throughout the ages, has been one of the most feared scourges. Old records are littered with reference of its devastation, prevention and cures. During such times, most sick people turned to the saints for hope. In St Peter’s … Continue reading →

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Freemen – Dover’s Bygone Rulers

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Lorraine

On 18 November 2010, three Dover stalwarts were created Honorary Freemen, Bob Tant, John Turnpenny, and Jack Woolford. This was the first time that Dover had been allowed to present the honour since the town lost its Borough Status in … Continue reading →

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