Category Archives: Tourism

Lydden Hill Race Circuit

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Lorraine

Lydden Hill Race Circuit, formerly known as Lydden Circuit, is approximately 6 miles north of Dover on the A2 Canterbury Road. Situated in a natural amphitheatre in an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty the only access is from the A2. At one … Continue reading →

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Dover Regatta – one of the oldest in the country

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Lorraine

During most summers, various organisations are involved in putting on the Dover Regatta. Run by the community for the community its history goes back to 1826 making the event one of the oldest of its type in Britain. The years … Continue reading →

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Maison Dieu Windows

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Lorraine

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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A Walk around the historic St Mary’s Church

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Lorraine

During the summer months, members of St. Mary’s Church, Cannon Street, are available most mornings to show people round the ancient building. It is a living place of worship yet the historic artifacts are laid out in such a way that … Continue reading →

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Western Heights Part II

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Lorraine

With the end of Napoleonic Wars in 1815, spending on defence in Britain was dramatically reduced although on Western Heights the Shaft Barracks and the Drop Redoubt continued to be manned. In Quebec the situation was very different, between 1820 … Continue reading →

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