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Dover and Folkestone: Chapel-le-ferne, Hawkinge, Newington, Nonington, Sandgate, Temple Ewell, Shepherdswell, Whitfield. |
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Taking its name from the stream which runs through the town called the Dour, Dover is situated on the South East Coast of Kent and is probably best known for its part in the Dunkirk Evacuation during WW2 and the Vera Lynn song of the same era about its prominent White Cliffs, which were formed around 80 million years ago from the lime shells of sea creatures compressed by the ocean into sediment. For hundreds of years they have been the impressive first sight for friends and foes alike arriving on the English mainland.
Now the busiest passenger port in the world, Dover is just 22 miles from the continent and a popular tourist resort and working town. On the eastern high point stands Dover Castle, built in Norman times under King Henry II, and still a popular tourist attraction today, together with its secret tunnels, used as an underground hospital during WW2.
Dover is bypassed by the A2 to Canterbury and served by the A258 to Deal and Sandwich and the A20/M20 to London via Folkestone, with which Dover has strong links. Both towns have a wealth of history, several museums and good network communications. The railway connecting the two required a major feat of engineering and of course Folkestone is the mouth of the Channel Tunnel to the continent, as well as being a popular resort town with good views of France and the surrounding countryside.
The town is currently undergoing an artistic renaissance – the vision being to create a vibrant environment of studios, shops, galleries, street art, festivals, cafes and restaurants providing a long term sustainable future for the town as a centre for creativity, attracting people to live, work and visit.
Dover offers a huge variety of properties at affordable prices, whether your looking to buy a three bedroom family property or a first time buy one bedroom apartment, in Dover you can find what ever your looking for. |
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