Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Dover, England

Dover, England.  A beautiful and historic town on the the English Channel.

Remember the famous White Cliffs of Dover?



And Dover Harbor?  It is the nearest port on the English Channel to France and so very busy in ferrying cargo and people across the water.






Dover Castle
You climb many many steps to reach the height of Dover Castle





There was an ancient hillfort on the site of Dover Castle.  Later, the Roman built a lighthouse on this hill overlooking the English Channel toward Normandy.




And then a church was built attached to the lighthouse.  Church of St Mary-in-Castro (the Castle)




Can you imagine ALL. THE. HISTORY.  Ancient hillfort.  Roman ruins.  World War II Operation Dunkirk.


 

4 comments:

Monica said...

Oh, I love all these pictures! I would so enjoy a trip to England. The history and architecture are so amazing. I watch/read as much historical fiction as I can find. Thank you for sharing with us here!

Wendy said...

Great pictures. Yes there is a lot of history involved.

ellen b. said...

Ahh England...history everywhere you look. Wonderful photos!

Faith said...

OH how beautiful. England is on my and Dave's bucket list. He worked in England for 5 months on a GE FAnuc project back when he was employed by them. (when our now 28 yr old was just 3). he LOVED living in England......of course I want to get to London and the moors......i love exploring the history of a place. thanks for sharing these beautiful photos and memories