OBITUARY: Police Sergeant Harry Suters, 1849-1914
THE DOVER EXPRESS AND EAST KENT NEWS FRIDAY, 15 MAY 1914 DEATH OF Ex-P.S. SUTERS. We regret to announce the death, which occurred after an operation at Guy's Hospital, London,…
William Nicholls and John Gorman – Diver’s Assistants in 1901
John GORMAN (1844-1921) and his step-son William NICHOLLS (1870-1932) are both listed in the 1901 Census as being 'Harbour Contractor's Diver's Attendants'. It was the attendant's job to look after…
Smuggling in Dover in the 18th and 19th Centuries
The white cliffs soaring high above Dover form a landmark that is visible on all but the darkest of nights. Smuggling was rife in Dover, and by 1745 there were…
‘Dover Habour’ – by Thomas Armstrong
Written in 1942 by author Thomas Armstrong, 'Dover Harbour' is a thrilling romance and a splendid piece of historical reconstruction - giving a fascinating glimpse into life in Dover under…