Author Archives: Lorraine
110 London Road
Facing Coombe Valley Road is a late 18th century house, once-upon-a-time called Bucklands, which was once under threat of demolition. It was part of ‘old Dover’ that the council, at the time, wanted knocked down to make way for modern … Continue reading
Posted in Armed Services, Buildings, London Road 110, Page Thomas Hyde - 110 London Road
Comments Off on 110 London Road
Stilwell and Harby – Solicitors
On Thursday 5 January 2012, Maurice Sayers passed away. Before he died, Maurice very kindly lent me a scrapbook telling the story of his firm, Stilwell and Harby – Solicitors. The published article in the Dover Mercury, was dedicated to … Continue reading
Posted in Maison Dieu Road, Solicitors, Stilwell and Harby, Stilwell and Harby - Solicitors
Comments Off on Stilwell and Harby – Solicitors
Eastern Docks – Part II 1945-1953
During the dark days of World War II, Dover Corporation devised a plan for the future of the town. Following the War town planner, Professor Abercrombie, was hired to give weight to this plan. Although Abercrombie recognised the importance of … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Docks - Part II 1945-1953, Maritime
Comments Off on Eastern Docks – Part II 1945-1953
Eastern Dockyard – Part I to 1945
The 1606 Dover Harbour Charter did not include land to the east of the Boundary Groyne on Dover’s seafront. At that time, much of this area was covered by sea at high tide. However, harbour works, at the western end of Dover’s … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Dockyard - Part I to 1945, Maritime
Comments Off on Eastern Dockyard – Part I to 1945
William Eldred – the man who first mapped Dover
The history of Dover harbour tells us that it was once at the east side of the Bay, called Eastbrook, it was in the area where Castle Street and Maison Dieu Road cross. Between 1300 and 1500 there was a movement in land … Continue reading
Posted in Armed Services, Eldred William - the man who first mapped Dover, Eldred William - the man who first mapped Dover, Eldred William - the man who first mapped Dover, Eldred William - the man who first mapped Dover, Local Government, People, Port and Transport
Comments Off on William Eldred – the man who first mapped Dover
The Dover Historian 