Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Yes, I think so. I didn't really get a chance to talk to him during the day as he was whisked off on Tracy and Mandy's tour, but yes I believe so. He actually had a family up there and was housed in the married quarters.
In the last two years we've had three or four people with relatives up there, one with a great-great-great grandfather who featured in the 1861 census, two with relatives who manned the WW1 searchlights and a chap whose grandfather was in the Irish Guards there in 1940 and left his name on the wall. Always adds something special when you meet someone with a personal connection to the bricks and mortar.
You are so right, the human stories always make History more real . I do hope he enjoyed it
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a reminder that the grand shaft is open to the public tomorrow again and the forecast is for the wind to drop making a pleasant day.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Thanks for the 'bump' Howard - also if anyone wants to come and lend a hand at the monthly workday we will be at the Drop Redoubt from 10:30. Lots to do in preparation for the open weekend which is just a few week away...
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Guest 717- Registered: 16 Jun 2011
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You should ask DHB if you can put some flyers in the marina office. Get the passing tourist boating trade. Once they realise it's just across the road they may just pop by!
Keeps politics to myself
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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A good idea Helen, although I'm not sure you'd need to ask the Harbour Board, just the people in the Marina office - that's what I did with the Discover Dover leaflet and they soon went too.
Roger
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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There should be some there Helen as I am sure I went there myself
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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this seems to have slipped under the radar but there is another open day this coming sunday the 19th between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
quite a busy day with the music in pencester gardens and the "forgotten archcliffe" walk.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a reminder of the grand shaft being open today between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Grand Shaft is open tomorrow 11am til 4pm, just a handful of openings left this year and we have had a good turnout at the openings and we are already sheduling to do even more in 2013 !!
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Last opening of the year this Sunday, before we reopen again in the spring
Been nice knowing you :)