The Front Page. - Copy 100 (Spitfire, Morgenster, Event details.)
2 June 2010
Our members are sizzling with their cameras lately, and... there are plenty of picturesque photo opportunities around at the moment. The picture above was taken by forumite Colin Pritchard and shows the two master above in fine and glorious style. According to Ed Connell's notes on the 'In Port Today' thread in the Members Club Forum...its a Dutch Training Vessel called The Morgenster, which called here June 2. My Dutch isnt terribly good but at a guess that sounds like Morning Star to me, but no doubt someone will correct me if Im wrong. What's extra interesting about this shot is that it looks inwards. We have zillions of pictures looking out to sea, but one's that shows Dover itself as a backdrop are almost always considerably more interesting. Almost like those paintings of yore...always looking inwards.
This looking inwards approach reminds me of our favourite Lifeboat picture of all which showed the vessel powering through the surf with Dover languishing behind in fine sunshine. Its a picture we keep coming back to. Paul 'Scotchie' Wells took that one...which brings us nicely to the fact that Scotchie is one of the head honchos of the Western Heights Preservation Society, who are of course running their big Open weekend this weekend. See the details just below.
Lots of stuff happening this weekend so get out there with your cameras. My lens might bump into your lens out and about. Keep on Snappin' . Many thanks to Colin for the picture. Always interested to see crackers for the frontpage. PB.
This cracking picture has reached us from the camera of Elaine Mitchell. Elaine who is also well known as Humphy in the Forum Members list, has sent us some cracking pictures before and this is yet another one. As you can see it is again a fantastic shot of that low flying Spitfire, which thrilled us all over the weekend.... or at least thrilled all those who knew it was happening, but as we know now through feedback, a good many people still knew nothing of the events taking place.
There are more events taking place this weekend along the seafront and on western heights. More info on those soon on this page...but in the meantime enjoy that fab shot of the 'hedgehopping' Spitfire above. Many thanks Elaine!
Here we are with the info promised....
Up to one hundred Rolls-Royce cars along the seafront, aerial displays including Spitfires flying overhead, and a fireworks display from the Prince of Wales Pier are among a range of fantastic highlights for all the family coming to Dover this weekend.
The Rolls-Royce Wings and Wheels celebration is rolling into Dover on 5/6 June to mark the 100th anniversary of the first non-stop return flight across the channel, by CS Rolls, and it features a great programme of free events on Dover seafront.
The main centenary celebrations start at 10.15pm on Saturday 5 June with a Firework and Pyrotechnic Display sponsored by Dover Town Council. The remaining events are focused on the Sunday, and include:
· On Sunday 6 June, up to 100 Rolls-Royce cars, the earliest dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, will be displayed from noon on the seafront by the South Eastern section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club. Charles Rolls' only surviving car, an 1899 Panhard Levassor will also be on display, courtesy of Norfolk Museum Service.
· On Sunday 6 June, at around 12.30pm, a ceremony will be held at the newly renovated Charles Rolls statue, followed at around 1pm by a short air display over the harbour by a Spitfire supplied by Rolls-Royce plc and a 10 minute display by The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
· The solo Spitfire will then fly to Calais recreating Rolls' cross channel flight, returning at about 4.10pm for a final display over the harbour
· A new display is on show at Dover Museum, until 5 September, about the Dover connections with Rolls-Royce. It features a range of incredible objects on loan from across the country, including a very rare Eagle Engine designed by Henry Royce.
· The Western Heights Preservation Society is opening the Drop Redoubt Napoleonic Fort on the Western Heights all weekend 10am to 5pm. A shuttle bus will run on Sunday between the Market Square, Western Heights and the seafront – first bus leaving the Market Square at 11am, and last bus leaving the Market Square at 4pm.
· A static vintage car display in Dover Market Square and a market on Dover Seafront on Sunday, from 11am to 5pm.
The celebrations have been put together by Dover District Council, Dover Town Council and Dover Harbour Board, with sponsorship from Rolls-Royce plc.
Also.
June 5th and 6th 2010
The Western Heights Preservation Society (WHPS – www.doverwesternheights.org ) is pleased to announce the annual Western Heights Open Weekend in Dover, Kent on Saturday 5th June and Sunday 6th June 2010.
One of the most important and impressive fortifications in Britain, the Western Heights are a series of strong points linked by miles of ditches on the western hilltop above Dover. They were originally begun during the American War of Independence, were strengthened during the Napoleonic Wars and updated and strengthened again in the mid nineteenth century.
Over the weekend, parts of the Drop Redoubt, a large and impressive fortress, and the Grand Shaft, a unique 19th century triple staircase, will be opened to the public to allow rare access. The Drop Redoubt will once more come alive to the sound of firing as soldiers re-create a 19th century skirmish.
In addition, throughout the weekend, many displays, re-enactments and stalls will be on site providing additional attractions. A spokesman for the WHPS, said: ‘The open weekend provides something for everyone, from the family visitor looking for a great day out to those with a passion for history who want a rare opportunity to explore a hidden part of the past’.
Entry to The Grand Shaft will be free of charge with a charge of £3 for adults and £1 concessions being made for entry to the Drop Redoubt. All monies made from the opening of the Redoubt are ploughed back into helping preserve the fort and allowing future access.
Visitors are asked to keep in mind that the site is a historic fortress opened especially for this event, physical access to the fort is limited and sadly is not possible by wheelchair users or people with prams or push chairs. Appropriate footwear is also recommended for anyone wishing to visit the Drop Redoubt or Grand Shaft.
The WHPS are grateful to English Heritage for permission to open the Drop Redoubt, Dover Town Council for providing funding support for the bus service which will run to the Western Heights on the Sunday and the Kent Community Foundation for the grant towards the event costs.
Now Added Below Information on the Big Events here in Dover this weekend.
Our members are sizzling with their cameras lately, and... there are plenty of picturesque photo opportunities around at the moment. The picture above was taken by forumite Colin Pritchard and shows the two master above in fine and glorious style. According to Ed Connell's notes on the 'In Port Today' thread in the Members Club Forum...its a Dutch Training Vessel called The Morgenster, which called here June 2. My Dutch isnt terribly good but at a guess that sounds like Morning Star to me, but no doubt someone will correct me if Im wrong. What's extra interesting about this shot is that it looks inwards. We have zillions of pictures looking out to sea, but one's that shows Dover itself as a backdrop are almost always considerably more interesting. Almost like those paintings of yore...always looking inwards.
This looking inwards approach reminds me of our favourite Lifeboat picture of all which showed the vessel powering through the surf with Dover languishing behind in fine sunshine. Its a picture we keep coming back to. Paul 'Scotchie' Wells took that one...which brings us nicely to the fact that Scotchie is one of the head honchos of the Western Heights Preservation Society, who are of course running their big Open weekend this weekend. See the details just below.
Lots of stuff happening this weekend so get out there with your cameras. My lens might bump into your lens out and about. Keep on Snappin' . Many thanks to Colin for the picture. Always interested to see crackers for the frontpage. PB.
This cracking picture has reached us from the camera of Elaine Mitchell. Elaine who is also well known as Humphy in the Forum Members list, has sent us some cracking pictures before and this is yet another one. As you can see it is again a fantastic shot of that low flying Spitfire, which thrilled us all over the weekend.... or at least thrilled all those who knew it was happening, but as we know now through feedback, a good many people still knew nothing of the events taking place.
There are more events taking place this weekend along the seafront and on western heights. More info on those soon on this page...but in the meantime enjoy that fab shot of the 'hedgehopping' Spitfire above. Many thanks Elaine!
Here we are with the info promised....
ROLLS-ROYCE ‘WINGS AND WHEELS’ EVENT 5/6 JUNE
Up to one hundred Rolls-Royce cars along the seafront, aerial displays including Spitfires flying overhead, and a fireworks display from the Prince of Wales Pier are among a range of fantastic highlights for all the family coming to Dover this weekend.
The Rolls-Royce Wings and Wheels celebration is rolling into Dover on 5/6 June to mark the 100th anniversary of the first non-stop return flight across the channel, by CS Rolls, and it features a great programme of free events on Dover seafront.
The main centenary celebrations start at 10.15pm on Saturday 5 June with a Firework and Pyrotechnic Display sponsored by Dover Town Council. The remaining events are focused on the Sunday, and include:
· On Sunday 6 June, up to 100 Rolls-Royce cars, the earliest dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, will be displayed from noon on the seafront by the South Eastern section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club. Charles Rolls' only surviving car, an 1899 Panhard Levassor will also be on display, courtesy of Norfolk Museum Service.
· On Sunday 6 June, at around 12.30pm, a ceremony will be held at the newly renovated Charles Rolls statue, followed at around 1pm by a short air display over the harbour by a Spitfire supplied by Rolls-Royce plc and a 10 minute display by The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
· The solo Spitfire will then fly to Calais recreating Rolls' cross channel flight, returning at about 4.10pm for a final display over the harbour
· A new display is on show at Dover Museum, until 5 September, about the Dover connections with Rolls-Royce. It features a range of incredible objects on loan from across the country, including a very rare Eagle Engine designed by Henry Royce.
· The Western Heights Preservation Society is opening the Drop Redoubt Napoleonic Fort on the Western Heights all weekend 10am to 5pm. A shuttle bus will run on Sunday between the Market Square, Western Heights and the seafront – first bus leaving the Market Square at 11am, and last bus leaving the Market Square at 4pm.
· A static vintage car display in Dover Market Square and a market on Dover Seafront on Sunday, from 11am to 5pm.
The celebrations have been put together by Dover District Council, Dover Town Council and Dover Harbour Board, with sponsorship from Rolls-Royce plc.
Also.
Western Heights Preservation Society Open Weekend, Dover, Kent.
June 5th and 6th 2010
The Western Heights Preservation Society (WHPS – www.doverwesternheights.org ) is pleased to announce the annual Western Heights Open Weekend in Dover, Kent on Saturday 5th June and Sunday 6th June 2010.
One of the most important and impressive fortifications in Britain, the Western Heights are a series of strong points linked by miles of ditches on the western hilltop above Dover. They were originally begun during the American War of Independence, were strengthened during the Napoleonic Wars and updated and strengthened again in the mid nineteenth century.
Over the weekend, parts of the Drop Redoubt, a large and impressive fortress, and the Grand Shaft, a unique 19th century triple staircase, will be opened to the public to allow rare access. The Drop Redoubt will once more come alive to the sound of firing as soldiers re-create a 19th century skirmish.
In addition, throughout the weekend, many displays, re-enactments and stalls will be on site providing additional attractions. A spokesman for the WHPS, said: ‘The open weekend provides something for everyone, from the family visitor looking for a great day out to those with a passion for history who want a rare opportunity to explore a hidden part of the past’.
Entry to The Grand Shaft will be free of charge with a charge of £3 for adults and £1 concessions being made for entry to the Drop Redoubt. All monies made from the opening of the Redoubt are ploughed back into helping preserve the fort and allowing future access.
Visitors are asked to keep in mind that the site is a historic fortress opened especially for this event, physical access to the fort is limited and sadly is not possible by wheelchair users or people with prams or push chairs. Appropriate footwear is also recommended for anyone wishing to visit the Drop Redoubt or Grand Shaft.
The WHPS are grateful to English Heritage for permission to open the Drop Redoubt, Dover Town Council for providing funding support for the bus service which will run to the Western Heights on the Sunday and the Kent Community Foundation for the grant towards the event costs.