Author Archives: Lorraine

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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.

Bob Tant, Charles Lister Court and Dover’s Honorary Freemanship

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Lorraine

In living memory, there was a fine old Tudor house at the corner of St. Radigunds Road and London Road, Dover, called Grove House. Built in 1560 it had a panelled room and on one wall, near the ceiling, one … Continue reading →

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Waiting Miner Statue

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Lorraine

In July 2010, the Waiting Miner statue was moved from Granville Gardens to Fowlmead Country Park on what was once was the site of the spoil tip of the former Betteshanger Colliery, near Deal. Although I could accept the arguments given … Continue reading →

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Biggin Hall

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Lorraine

Biggin Hall, as we now call it, was built in 1881 of knapped flints pressed into the mortar to match the then Police Station opposite, which was built at the same time. The intention for Biggin Hall was office accommodation … Continue reading →

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