Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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This little shop, at the foot of the climb up to Langdon cliff`s was gutted out last year, and has now reopened, serving tea and coffee amongst other thing`s. If you fancy a walk up to East cliff, why not give it a try?
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i spotted that the other day, there was a shop roughly in that site for many years.
must have packed up about 5 or 6 years ago.
i was told that the son of the owner used to duck in between the cars as they were queueing to enter the docks, flogging newspapers.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That little row (Athol Terrace), looks much smarter now than it has done for years.
Someone contacted me by email a while ago to tell me about the Chalk of the Town and to help promote them, but I just haven't had the time to get round to it. Should be good for all those walkers going up (or down) the steps.
I wonder if they have any literature in the Arrivals Hall ? or at the other end of East Cliff to let people know they're open.
Roger
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Just been in, a lovely little shop, clean bright and sells a mixture of all sorts. No newspapers (yet) but it sells a mixture of essential supplies, tourist items and and even a few history books. A good place to stock up on drinks before a wander up Langdon.
Currently open 10-6. Best of luck to the business.
Guest 684- Registered: 26 Feb 2009
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Chalk of the Town - love it! What a great name in a lovely street - I've always loved Athol Terrace and East Cliff, nestling precariously and quaintly beneath the mighty cliffs. Very evocative little patch of old Dover.
Good luck to the business - humour, style, relevance, panache and usefulness. Would love to see the rest of Dover go about its business in a similar way. Well done.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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re Athol Terrace:
Here is a wonderful scene at East Cliff, taken by Amos, the well known Dover photographer.
George Amos is supposed to be the gentleman in the top hat, with his (ladyfriend?). His portable darkroom can be seen.
And here is the entry for him in the 1881 Dover Census:
Geo Thos AMOS head married 53 Artist P. born Dover
Mary Ann JENNER (AMOS crossed out) (wife crossed out: 'companion' inserted) Unmarried 28 b.Cranbrook
Eugine JENNER son 2 b.Dover
Florence Mary JENNER dau 1 mon. b.Dover
Emily Jane JENNER visitor Unm. 30 Milliner b.Cranbrook
Mary Ann EATON servant Unmarried 50 Nurse b.Benenden
(at 12 Snargate St. Dover St.Mary 1881 Census F123 p.15/16 No.76)
(NB. Artist P. means Artist Photographer)
Geo Thos AMOS Photographer of Dover age 87. Death
see -(Dover Express 11.12.1914 front page col.1 & back page col.4 funeral also Dover Express 18.12.1914 back page col.2 funeral)
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Kath,thank you for puting that up and the photo.
Guest 695- Registered: 30 Mar 2010
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They have flyers in Cullin's Yard which I spotted a couple of weeks ago.
They also have a website but that's "under construction" - when isn't a site under construction?
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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We went in there on our way to Deal we had a ice cream,I think it will be hard to make a living there in the winter weeks but lets hope they do we then had a fish and chips on the front at Deal the fair is there to.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Always nice to see that one Kath, one of my favourites :)
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Popped in for my first visit there this afternoon, and a very nice clean look, and the shop owner was very pleasant to talk to. A shame it`s out of the way somewhat, and probably unknown to many in the town. At least if you fancy a level walk towards the eastern docks, you`ve got the chance of some refreshment at the end of it. I do hope he does well. I noted also today that the cafe next to the sea sport`s centre is now open again, so there`s going to be a bit of competition along there for business I suspect? Better hope they all do well!
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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And don`t forget to view this Victorian letterbox along East Cliff. Would this box have been here that long do you think?
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i do admire the people that have opened this outlet, would have been better in spring time so that they could get some income before the winter slowdown.
i will be going down there as a matter of principle to buy something.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Well done Howard - so will I.
Roger
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Very pleasant to meet the proprietor`s this morning, for a pleasant and interesting natter. Told them all about the forum, so I`m sure they`ll be looking in today.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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that looks superb just a matter of word getting about, though i am sure they have thought this venture through.
the "first and last" pub had/has a sign that reminds pedestrians going to and from the port where they were.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Where's the cafe part ?
I agree it does look lovely and clean, but not many people will trek down to Athol Terrace for most of what I can see as their stock items - they may for a relaxing tea/coffee/snack.
Good Luck to them though.
Roger
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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The owner told me that he plans to put the tea-room in upstairs Roger, but it is still early days.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Roger, I did mention tea and coffee but not a cafe part. There is a machine though on the counter, and I noted a couple of chairs outside. Would be nice that Phil what you mentioned above, but maybe he has to see how things go downstair`s first?
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I know it's not my shop or investnment, but in that location, I would have put the cafe downstairs and had the shop upstairs.
People will come in for a relaxing drink/snack, then pop upstairs to see what's there - in my humble opinion.
Roger
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