Dover Port

I took this picture while standing on the White Cliffs of Dover; to be precise in Dover Castle.

Roman Lighthouse

This is one of the oldest surving buildings of Roman Britain. It was built about 2000 years ago and, at the time, was one of the tallest building in England.

Bastille Day

I found this carving in one of the walls of Dover Castle. I imagine it was carved by one of the royalists/aristocrats who escaped the French Revolution.

It was certainly written by someone literate who had excellent hand writing.

PS Coltrane, one of the smartest guys I know, has found out more about the guy who engraved the sntone. Read the comments to find out more.

Garderobe

Any idea of what a Garderobe is?
According to the word "Garderobe" comes from "Middle English, from Old French, from garder to watch, guard + robe clothing " and it dates back from 15th century.
It is also another word for a privy (a sort of toilet).
This one is in Dover Castle and they use artificial smells to give the visitors an idea of how smelly it used to be!

Drainpipe

Where there is water there is life!

Secret Wartime Tunnels

This is the entrance of the secret tunnels in Dover Castle. It was used on the Second World War. They have guide tours for those keen to explore the tunnels.

Dover Castle

Kent is not only well know for its beauty but also for its beautiful historical buildings. A few days ago I took you to see Leeds Castle, tonight I bring you Dover Castle.

One of the largest castles sites in the UK it offers you hours and hours of pleasure. Whether you are interested in the Romans, Medieval History or WWII it will give you plenty to see.

This is a picture I took last Sunday when I took a cousin to visit the place. The buildings at the back are barracks used in various wars in the past 200 years.