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Packet Service II – Joseph Churchward and the Violet

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Lorraine

‘Once the leader of Dover, died in London on 2 January 1900 at the ripe old age of 81. We regret to record the death of Mr Joseph Churchward which occurred at his residence, Gilstone Road, Kensington, on Tuesday evening … Continue reading →

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Richard Tilden Smith and the Aerial Ropeway

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Lorraine

At the eastern end of Eastern docks, at the point where the dock road turns seawards, high in the cliffs can be seen two bricked in tunnels. One is the entrance and the other the exit to what were twin … Continue reading →

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Old Park Part II: From Barracks to Junior Leaders to Houses & Business Park

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Lorraine

In 1938 Robert Letheridge Murray Lawes was the owner of the 423 acres Old Park estate on the north east side of Dover (see part I of the Old Park story). This was originally two separate estates, the originally Old … Continue reading →

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Edward Knocker – The Town Clerk who Reformed

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Lorraine

There are no records as to when a Town Clerk, or Common Clerk – as the post was originally called – was first appointed for Dover; but the role was referred to in 1356. At that time the function of the … Continue reading →

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Fred Greenstreet and Centurion House

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Lorraine

As part of the latest St James Area Development proposal Centurion House, on the corner of Bench Street and Fishmongers Lane, has been demolished. Ironically, the building it replaced was the centre of a major legal battle that divided the … Continue reading →

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