Category Archives: Buildings

Dover’s Prison

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Lorraine

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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Burlington Hotel

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Lorraine

Burlington House, a 12-storey office block built in the 1970s and demolished in 2016 on Townwall Street, was named after Burlington Hotel. This once stood further along Townwall Street on the corner with Woolcomber Street but was devastated during World War II. Nonetheless, … Continue reading →

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New Bridge House and the Gas Explosion

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Lorraine

In 1864, the National Provincial Bank Company, later National Provincial & Union Bank, had offices were in Snargate Street, now the Masonic Lodge. That year the Bank acquired the plot of land between the Dour and Camden Crescent and from … Continue reading →

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YMCA and Dover

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Lorraine

Although, at the time of writing, Dover does have YMCA facilities of particular interest is a plaque behind the Gateway Flats, on the first set of garages after Wellesley Road. The plaque states that it ‘… marks the site of … Continue reading →

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Castle Hill House

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Lorraine

Castle Hill House is a Grade II* Listed building that overlooks Dover from the East side. Many famous people have stayed there from British Prime Ministers to American Presidents. However, Dover District Council Planning Committee without a site meeting and against … Continue reading →

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