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Dover, Castle, Constable's Tower c.1950
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One of the finest fortresses in England, Dover Castle traces its history back to the Iron Age earthworks on the site. But the great keep, the inner bailey and much of the curtain walling were built by Henry II between 1168-86, at the then colossal cost of £3,000. Further additions to the defences were made by Henry III, and also during the Napoleonic Wars, and again in the Second World War.

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A Selection of Memories from Dover

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Dover

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My parents ran the youth hostel at 26 east cliff until it moved to London road
Dover, the Youth Hostel c1965
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Added 08 May 2020

Dover 1950
Lived in Dover 1950 went to school in Guston just two classes/teachers Mrs Mills in charge, lived opposite Burgoyne Heights houses gone now wonderful memories, came to Dover from Smethwick Stepfather was in Army at the Castle ( Royal Enniskilling Fusilliers),been back its changed so much i remember the seafront houses still had rooves misses (war damage)..John Leavesley 07532253533
Dover, the Dover Stage c1965
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Meal At The Dover Stage.
When my grandfather came down from Liverpool to visit me and my parents in '59, we went for a meal at the Dover Stage. It was one of the most delicious, satisfying meals I've ever had. Can still remember the sense of the taste now, even though I can't remember what the meal consisted of!
Dover, the Dover Stage c1965
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Fools Gold And Castles
I can look back to sunny days and my uncle helping us to collect fools gold at St Margaret at Cliff. Auntie Alice would pack up a picnic and we would take a ride in the car (I can't remember what type) and we would sit down on the beach, I think it was cobbles, I don't remember any sand. We would spend a couple of weeks of our school holidays with Alice and Jeff, it probably gave mum and dad a bit of peace ...see more
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