History Talk - Dover: the port before the ferry terminal

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Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ

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coloured postcard showing the Admiralty Pier, Dover, before its widening in circa 1909

About

Using Dover Harbour Board files that are soon to be transferred to Kent Archives, this talk will explore the development of the port in the first half of the 20th century, its attempts to capture a share of the transatlantic liner traffic, and the challenges of operating a commercial business within a strategic naval base.

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please call 03000 420 673 or email archives@kent.gov.uk to book a place.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The KHLC is based just off the A229 Gillingham to Maidstone Road, Royal Engineers Way, by the White Rabbit roundabout

Public Transport Directions

The KHLC is on the Arriva 101 bus route and ten minutes walk from Maidstone East station.

Opening Times

Season (8 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Monday13:00 - 14:00

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