Category Archives: Market Square

St. Peter’s Church in the centre of Dover

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Lorraine

On the north side of Market Square, in medieval times, stood Dover’s parish church of St. Peter. Its churchyard is believed to have covered the ground from the east of present day Cannon Street to Castle Street and along Church … Continue reading →

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Museum – An Historic epic

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Lorraine

Dover Museum is one of the many jewels in Dover’s crown. Housed in a spacious building behind a Listed older, grand, façade it is here that the world famous Bronze Age Boat is on show. A must see attraction during … Continue reading →

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St Martin-le-Grand

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Lorraine

Once upon a time the church of St Martin-le-Grand, which stood on the west side of the present day Market Square, was said to rival Canterbury Cathedral in size and stature. What remains of the ruins can be seen besides … Continue reading →

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Markets of Dover – Part II

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Lorraine

Markets had existed in Dover for centuries receiving its Royal Charter around 1160. The old Court Hall, which also served as the Town Hall, in the Market Square, opened in 1607. Dover’s main market was held underneath and around about, the area became known … Continue reading →

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Markets of Dover – Part I

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Lorraine

Many cities and towns boasts of ancient markets and Dover is no exception. Markets developed out of Fairs and once upon a time Dover’s Fair was one of the most celebrated in the country. Fairs were originally religious festivals usually … Continue reading →

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