Historic Dover tram shelter’s spectacular revival
The historic tram shelter Photo: DDC A spectacular restoration of a historic tram shelter to mark the 125th anniversary of the first tram journey in Dover has been completed. A…
Uncovering Tudor Past of Maison Dieu in Dover
Kieron Hoyle Kieron Hoyle is researching the history of the Maison Dieu under the Tudors and exploring the relationship with town and Crown A doctoral research project is set to…
Stories of ‘the Few’ recorded in newly launched database at Capel-le-Ferne Battle of Britain Memorial
Personnel of No 602 Squadron, 1940 The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has launched a comprehensive database offering academics, authors and researchers fresh opportunities to find detailed information on the…
Hugo scoops Folkestone Museum’s Platinum Badge
Hugo Barnes in front of the oil painting ‘Arrival of the Belgian Refugees’ by Fredo Franzoni, gifted to the town of Folkestone in 1916 as an appreciation for its care…
When van Dijk met van Dyck at the Maison Dieu in Dover!
Ellis van Dijk from Dover Photo: DDC Ellis van Dijk from Dover has been getting up close with a historic painting of Dover’s patron saint. Ten-year-old, Ellis van Dijk from…
Archaeologists puzzled over Folkestone Copt Point ‘mound’
The site of the mound trench on top of Copt Point Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – During the recent re-opening of the Roman Villa site…
Stunning finds at Folkestone Roman Villa dig
Archaeologists, volunteers and students work to reveal the site Photo: Ray Duff Words and photos by Ray Duff – During recent weeks, Canterbury Archaeology Trust along with members of Folkestone…
Expert surprised at condition of Roman mosaic uncovered at East Cliff in Folkestone
Working to uncover the mosaic Photo: Canterbury Archaeological Trust The remains of a Roman mosaic floor covered-over some 65 years ago has been re-exposed on Folkestone’s East Cliff. The mosaic…
Meet the Medieval Pilgrims in Dover
Enjoy a family-friendly pilgrim trail, get arty, enter the labyrinth, and enjoy a glass of Maison Brew! The Kent Pilgrims’ Festival (21-25 September 2022) has a host of exciting and…
125th Anniversary makeover for Dover’s historic tram shelter
Preparing the Dover Tram Shelter for a 125th Anniversary paint job Photo: DDC Dover District Council (DDC) is repainting the historic 1931 tram shelter at Elms Vale in the original…