Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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A new poll has revealed a Kent landmark as one of the seven wonders of the UK.
The research carried out by OscarUK.co.uk, a concessions website for the over-50s, revealed the White Cliffs of Dover as the second greatest wonder of this country.
Only Stonehenge tipped the Dover landmark off the top spot.
It comes as a quarter of those surveyed revealed they're more likely to be visiting the famous cliffs, and other British beauty spots, than topping up their tans on foreign shores.
Peter Simpson, managing director at OscarUK, said: "Last year, the number of people from the UK choosing to holiday at home rose by more than 17 per cent, and this year looks set to top the trend.
"Those feeling the financial squeeze are choosing to shun an overseas trip in favour of staying at home and enjoying the best this country has to offer."
The top seven wonders are as follows, according to the survey:
1) Stonehenge
2) The White Cliffs of Dover
3) Cheddar Gorge
4) The Giant's Causeway
5) Loch Lomond
6) Snowdon
7) York Minster
Courtesy of the KentonLine
Marek
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That was publicised a few days/couple of weeks ago Marek, but well done for putting up on here.
The White Cliffs of Dover have won many awards and accolades over the years, it's a pity no one has capitalised on it to increase visitor numbers, other than the National Trust.
Roger
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Here is a pic of the tail end of the White Cliffs at St Margarets.
They certainly are a spectacular sight, clearly a lovely region to visit. The cliffs in general can only be reached by car though...
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Had many a party on that beach in the 70.s burning driftwood and bbq-ing bangers and burgers..thats all we could afford in those days...drinking tins of Long Life bitter which you had to pierce with a tin opener...twice..
Marek
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Is that Lord Snowdon at 6? He's done well for himself!
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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He could take a picture or two that Snowdon..married well I believe.
Oh Marek you are a wild one. Long Life bitter, double piercings with a can opener..where will it all end.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Why has there never been a campaign to get the castle and White cliffs on the government's tentative list of sites for UNESCO world heritage status?
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Oh I think you know the answer to that Peter...
The same one as to why we dont get the visitor numbers we ought to
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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there is a campaign, started by former councillor andrew richardson at least 5 probably more years ago.
the whole procedure can take up to 25 years.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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It was indeed started by Andrew but back in 2003. It was actually withdrawn a few years later, not sure of the real reason, but it was said it would hamper regeneration as there are many stipulations and obstacles - but it didn't stop Canterbury did it ?
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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many thanks for that roger must go back to the old dover web days.
seems like "nokandu" won the day again.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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and an intrusive advertisement on the cliffs caused concern:
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