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Lady Goes to Leeds Castle, Dover, Canterbury, and Greenwich
Blog: A Lady in London - 1 February 2012
I could live in London for the rest of my life and still never see all there is to see. The same goes for England. And the UK. Living here has given me the opportunity to see a lot of the country on day trips, and I have had the luxury of taking my time. [...]
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A Family Excursion to Dover Castle
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 29 April 2010
A straightforward drive southeast out of London, perched high on the famous white cliffs, is the incredible Dover Castle. Of course it is imposing and impressive, that is the point of castles, but this location has been imposing and impressive and very important to England since Roman times and again for Henry II, and the Allies in World War II. For many Americans our sense of history is short. So to find something that has been around since Roman times is pretty exciting, even for kids.
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Friday Postcards: Dover, England
Blog: Twenty-Something Travel - 23 April 2010
Of all the castles I’ve seen in England, Dover is the most impressive. It had to be. Perched over the English Channel, Dover Castle was the first line of defense against potential invaders (be they French marauders or German Nazis). It’s never been defeated and for this it is known as the “Key to England.” The [...]
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Dover, England and the Secret Wartime Tunnels
Blog: Dotted Route - 4 March 2010
The white chalk cliffs of Dover are said to be one of the first things soldiers saw when they returned home from war during the Great War and the second world war. It is the symbol of home for many British soldiers. At least, that was what I have been told.
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