Category Archives: Maison Dieu – Former Town Hall

Maison Dieu Windows

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

In May 1202, Hubert de Burgh (c.1160–1243) was appointed the Constable of Dover Castle and the following year he found a Hospital now referred to as the Maison Dieu. The Great Chamber, or Stone Hall we see today, dates back … Continue reading →

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Connaught Hall

Posted on October 12, 2013 by

At noon on Saturday 14 July 1883, a royal salute announced that the third son of Queen Victoria, HRH Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and his wife, Louise, had arrived by train at the Town Station in then Pier … Continue reading →

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Dover’s Prison

Posted on September 18, 2013 by

For over a thousand years Dover does not have a gaol, jail or prison. The spellings gaol and jail are both in general use, but gaol has historically been in England while jail is used in the USA. The word prison … Continue reading →

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