Dover — with its famous white cliffs that were of great symbolic significance to the great 20th-century Lord Warden Churchill — is a great place to start. Of the five towns, it is alone in remaining a hugely busy passenger port.
While here, visitors should explore Dover Castle, its great grey walls encasing a Saxon church and even a ruined Roman lighthouse. Also worth a visit is the Maison Dieu, a 13th-century wayside hospital under the auspices of English Heritage, where visitors can see, among other things, a 17th-century Cinque Port banner.
A short journey to the north of Dover takes Kentish coast travellers to the pretty town of Sandwich, where the centre may no longer be on the very seafront, but the streets constitute one large area of conservation; indeed, Sand Street is considered to be the longest stretch of timber-framed buildings in existence. At the wonderfully named Shipwreck Museum, one can admire artefacts from many of the vessels wrecked in the English Channel centuries ago, as well as exploring how these amazing wreckages have been preserved.
The former became a borough in when King Canute signed the documents conveying the lands of Hythe to the Church at Canterbury. Hythe lost its harbour during the Middle Ages, but it remains a charming place. Discover Britain provides your essential guide to the very best of Britain. Discover Britain is published 6 times a year. Subscribe Newsletter. Your special offer X.
He was created a Life Peer and now sits as a cross-bench member of the House of Lords. Lord Boyce was formally installed in office, in April , at a session of the Grand Court of Shepway held on the site of the ancient Priory of St Martin, in the grounds of Dover College.
Since , Walmer Castle near Deal has been the official residence of the Lord Wardens, probably due to the poor state of repair, at that time, of the former lodgings in Dover Castle. WalmerCastle was built in , as one of a chain of artillery forts to guard against a Spanish invasion.
During the last years, successive Lord Wardens modified the castle to turn in into a more comfortable home, but the last resident Lord Warden was the Marquess of Willingdon Today the castle and gardens are managed by English Heritage. They are open to the general public and there are many, fascinating reminders of its illustrious tenants.
During the last years, the office has often been bestowed on Prime Ministers and distinguished wartime leaders, including William Pitt the Younger , the Duke of Wellington , Lord Palmerston and Sir Winston Churchill First Lord Warden and Constable During the Second Barons War , when Henry III looked to France for help in quelling the rebellion, it became apparent that, unless command of land and naval forces was unified, one might neutralise the other.
Piracy By the 13 th century, not content with claiming legitimate wreck and findals , the lawless Portsmen sometimes resorted to piracy in order to boost their spoils. They are appointed by Letters Patent bearing the Great Seal.
Official Residence Since , Walmer Castle near Deal has been the official residence of the Lord Wardens, probably due to the poor state of repair, at that time, of the former lodgings in Dover Castle.
Sir Robert Menzies walking towards camera to inspect Royal Marines. Field Marshal Slim. Sir Robert Menzies inspecting Guard of Honour. Lord Warden's flag flying. Winston Churchill and Mrs Churchill walking down street between cheering crowds when he was made Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports about twenty years ago.
Sir Robert Menzies walking down street in procession headed by two pipers. Pan Robert Menzies walking down street. We always welcome comments and more information about our films. All posts are reactively checked.
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