Presented here are eclectic collections of Dover’s history, from the somber accounts of St. Mary’s Workhouse to the tragic sinking of the P&O Liner ‘Maloja’. Each piece, whether it’s a poignant narrative or a whimsical verse, offers a unique window into the multifaceted life of historic Dover.
We pride ourselves on offering a distinct perspective on Dover’s history, a tapestry woven from a unique collection of records meticulously gathered by Joyce and Brian Banks. Our website goes beyond mere dates and facts; it delves into the narrative heart of history, bringing the past to life through vivid storytelling and auditory experiences. Share…
The “Vestry Minutes from St. Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent” page provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical parish records of St. Mary the Virgin in Dover. These minutes, spanning various dates from the 18th century, reveal the parish’s intricate social and administrative activities. Topics range from the management of the poor and lunatics, such…
Chapter One: Granny’s Attic. It’s wartime and Dover has been nicknamed “Hellfire Corner” on account of its front line position. Even so some things don’t change like the raucous calling of the seagulls and the robust sound of a honky-tonk pub piano bashing out ” Doing the Lambeth Walk”.Above these localised sounds can be heard…
July 20th 1951. “Formidable Task” says Headmistress. Details of improved teaching facilities following on the removal of Astor County Secondary School into the new building at the end of term were given on Wednesday by Miss G. M. Jenkins the school headmistress. Miss Jenkins also referred to the task of moving schools as a somewhat…
July 1941. The temple of dreams, that’s what they called all those Odeon’s, Ritz’s Regal’s, Palladiums and Queens. Such grand places, luxurious, where you could be whisked away to realms of fancy worlds of magic. At least that was how it was for the audience. Until Saturday they were showing Arise My Love at the…
January 24th 1802. At an assembly of the parishioners of the said parish in the vestry room pursuant to notice having been given as usual, for that purpose this day after evening service in order to take the following case into consideration. Whereas Mary Williams a vagrant on the fourth day of January instant, was…