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Places to see in ( Dymchurch - UK )
Places to see in ( Dymchurch - UK )
Dymchurch is a village and civil parish in the Shepway district of Kent, England. The village is located on the coast five miles south-west of Hythe, and on the Romney Marsh. The history of Dymchurch began with the gradual build-up of the Romney Marsh.New Hall was rebuilt in 1575 after an earlier wooden structure was destroyed in a fire. It was used as a court room for the Romney Marsh area. The head magistrate was known as Leveller of the Marsh Scotts.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, smuggling was rife all along the south-east coast of England. Due to its remote location, Romney Marsh and the surrounding areas were amongst the busiest locations for illicit trade. Inspiration from this gave rise to Dymchurch being the setting of the Doctor Syn novels, based on smuggling, by Russell Thorndike. Every two years a celebration of the novels is held, usually on August Bank Holiday.
Dymchurch played a significant rôle in the Anglo-French Survey (1784–1790), which linked the Royal Greenwich Observatory with the Paris Observatory using trigonometry. There were two base-lines for the English part of the survey, on Hounslow Heath and on Romney Marsh. The Romney Marsh base-line extended from Ruckinge to High Nook, on the sea-wall near Dymchurch.
Several Martello towers were built in the nineteenth century as part of an Empire-wide coastal defence programme: most have since fallen into the sea or become dilapidated. Tower 23 was restored externally in the early 1970s and is currently a private residence. Tower 24 has undergone renovation and using Tower 23 used as a guide: in 1969 it became the first Martello tower to be opened to the public and remains as a museum of Martello Towers, owned by English Heritage.
Two redoubt forts were constructed into the south coast Martello chain to act as supply depots for the local Martellos, and were originally described as eleven-gun towers. A four-gun tower was originally proposed at Dymchurch, but this idea was revised at the Rochester conference of 1804. Dymchurch Redoubt was built between 1806 and 1809 to the same specifications as its Eastbourne counterpart, although Dymchurch does not have any caponiers.
The main road into the village is the A259. The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway was originally opened in the 1920s, but closed temporarily during World War Two. Dymchurch railway station was reopened after the war by Laurel and Hardy. Dymchurch has a blue flag awarded sandy beach and is surrounded by mile after mile of flat countryside that is well suited to those who seek to walk or cycle, the village provides an ideal base for visitors to the area.
The Day of Syn celebrates the adventures of the fictional Dymchurch residents of years gone by in their struggles with the excise men, alongside the personal challenges of key characters against circumstance and particular enemies. Dymchurch has had a sea wall since Roman times, with the original development being constructed to protect the harbour at Port Lympne.
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Places to see in ( Rye - UK )
Places to see in ( Rye - UK )
Rye is an English town near the coast in East Sussex. In the centre, cobbled lanes like Mermaid Street are lined with medieval, half-timbered houses. The redbrick Lamb House was once owned by writer Henry James. Nearby, the tower of the Norman St. Mary’s Church overlooks the town. The 14th-century Ypres Tower, which formed part of Rye’s defences, is now Rye Castle Museum, with paintings and displays on local history.
Rye is a small town in the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex, within the historic County of Sussex, England, which stands approximately two miles from the open sea and is at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In medieval times, however, as an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel and almost entirely surrounded by the sea.
Those historic roots and its charm make Rye a tourist destination, and much of its economy is based on that: there are a number of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, tea rooms and restaurants, as well as other attractions, catering for the visitor. There is a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels.
Rye, being part of the Cinque Ports Confederation and a bastion against invasion on the Channel Coast, has always had close links with the crown. It was King Edward III and the Black Prince who defeated the Spanish in Rye Bay in 1350 in the battle of Les Espagnols sur Mer. But it was Queen Elizabeth I who gave the town the right to use the title Rye Royal following a visit in 1573. King Charles I described Rye as The cheapest sea-towne for the provision of fish for our house. George I whilst returning from visiting his continental possessions in 1726 was grounded on Camber Sands and spent the next four days in Rye, being accommodated at Lamb House
Rye stands at the point where the sandstone high land of the Weald reaches the coast. The medieval coastline (see map above), with its large bay, enabled ships to come up to the port. The original course of the River Rother then reached the sea at Romney to the northeast. Storms in the English Channel in the thirteenth century, coupled with reclamation of the bay, brought huge quantities of gravel through longshore drift along the coast, blocking the port entrance. The course of the river has also changed over the centuries so that Rye now stands on the river at the point of its confluence with the River Tillingham and the River Brede, whereas the river flows southward into Rye Bay. River Rother and the environs of Rye Harbour are managed and maintained by the Environment Agency.[24] The Rivers Brede and Rother also form part of the Royal Military Canal between Winchelsea and Iden Lock. The town is part of the remotest and least populated area of southeastern England, on the edge of Romney Marsh and within three kilometres of the coast.
A part of the town, but only a minority of the housing stock, lies on the original rocky heights (the Citadel) and contains the historic buildings including St Mary's parish church, the Ypres Tower (part of the Town Wall), Lamb House and many of the houses on Mermaid Street, Watchbell Street, and Church Square. The main road skirts the town to the south after crossing the river; Winchelsea Road leads to New Winchelsea Road, formerly Royal Military Road, which runs parallel to the River Brede before leaving the town boundary. The houses along New Winchelsea Road date from the 1930s, built on the excavations from the Royal Military Canal. The gardens run down to the river, with fishing and boating rights. Most of Rye's inhabitants live outside the Citadel area.
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Urlaub in Südengland - Cornwall | Holidays in southern England - Cornwall
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Places to see in ( Winchelsea - UK )
Places to see in ( Winchelsea - UK )
Winchelsea is a small town in the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex, within the historic County of Sussex, England, located between the High Weald and the Romney Marsh, approximately 2 miles south west of Rye and 7 miles north east of Hastings. The town stands on the site of a medieval town, founded in 1288, to replace an earlier town of the same name, sometimes known as Old Winchelsea, which was lost to the sea. The town is part of the civil parish of Icklesham.
It is claimed by some residents that the town is in fact the smallest town in Britain, as there is a mayor and corporation in Winchelsea, but that claim is disputed by places such as Fordwich. The mayor of Winchelsea is chosen each year from amongst the members of the corporation, who are known as freemen, rather than being elected by public vote. New freemen are themselves chosen by existing members of the corporation. Thus, in its current form, the corporation is effectively a relic of Winchelsea's days as a 'rotten borough' (when Winchelsea elected two MPs but the number of voters was restricted to about a dozen, sometimes fewer).
The corporation lost its remaining civil and judicial powers in 1886 but was preserved as a charity by an Act of Parliament to maintain the membership of the Cinque Port Confederation. The mayor and corporation in Winchelsea now have a largely ceremonial role, together with responsibility for the ongoing care and maintenance of the main listed ancient monuments in the town and the Winchelsea museum. Winchelsea constitutes neither a local government district, civil parish nor charter trustees area.
Old Winchelsea was on a massive shingle bank that protected the confluence of the estuaries of the Rivers Brede, Rother and Tillingham and provided a sheltered anchorage called the Camber. The old town was recorded as Winceleseia in 1130 and Old Wynchchelse in 1321.
Today's Winchelsea was the result of the old town's population moving to the present site, when in 1281 King Edward I ordered a planned town, based on a grid, to be built. The names of the town planners are recorded as Henry le Waleys and Thomas Alard. The new town inherited the title of Antient Town from Old Winchelsea and retained its affiliation to the Cinque Ports confederation together with Rye and the five head-ports. Winchelsea was greatly involved in the wine trade with Guyenne and the extensive wine cellars under the town may still be visited on open days.
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Strangest Place In Britain Pt2: Miniature Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent, UK
Jump on board the first public miniature railway, opened in 1927. We visit Dungeness, Kent, one of the strangest places in Britain.
Dungeness - The UK's Only Desert
Dungeness - The UK's Only (Shingle) Desert.
Dungeness, Kent, UK.
Holiday Homes in Dover at Hawthorn Farm Holiday Park, Kent
Welcome to Hawthorn Farm holiday home park in the Dover Kent countryside. Ready to escape for up to 10 months of the year?
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Hawthorn Farm Holiday Park’s twenty-eight acres of outstanding beauty have been expertly landscaped including the planting of thousands of trees.
Hawthorn Farm is situated in the pretty village of Martin Mill. The village boasts quiet peaceful walks, a typical village pub and its own railway station, making it also ideal for the holiday home owner without his or her own transport. Hawthorn has a small shop and café for your convenience.
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If you are thinking about buying a holiday home, you will soon discover that there are a great deal of different factors to take into consideration, and as with everything in life, plenty of choice. So how can you make the best choice for you?
You’ve made the decision you would like to buy a holiday home, and whether that is along the coast of Folkestone, or nestled in the countryside of Dover or Birchington, here are 3 reasons why to choose Keat Farm for your holiday home;
The Locations
Location, location, location. We are very lucky to have prime locations spanning around the Kentish coast and countryside, so if your first question is coast or countryside, you can enjoy both from any one of our four locations. Each location also benefits from a plethora of amenities and things to do in the local area, so you can fill your time with plenty of exploring, eating, drinking and activities should you chose to.
The Facilities
During low season, and throughout the year when needed, we like to make sure each site is up to the highest standard, not only for our holiday makers, but for the environment and our important local wildlife. We are proud to have achieved Gold in the David Bellamy Conservation awards, in addition to that we have also been acknowledged as a Honey Bee Friendly park. We like to make sure our parks are buzzing with activity, literally, so we are always busy planting new flowers, installing bird houses, hedgehog houses, and anything else to attract some local visitors. During the low season, we take the time to prepare for the summer, with plans to plant wildflowers and herb gardens.
We are also proud to offer recycling facilities as this is of increasing importance to our home owners, in addition to award-winning shower facilities, eco-friendly laundry rooms, eco plots and frequent tree landscaping, across all sites, with plans to continue investment in our facilities. Keep up to date with our park newsletters to see what’s coming up.
The People
Each park has a community hub, generally the café, whereby all sorts of activities take place such as quiz nights, bingo, local garden competitions and seasonal activities.
As a family–owned business, with helpful, friendly staff on hand, and always busy with park activities, each Keat Farm Holiday park offers a strong sense of community which is something we really value.
We like to see you enjoying your holiday home, the parks and everything involved, so will continually invest and develop our parks to make this happen!
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Two Bridges in UK with shops - here's ONE
There are only Two Bridges in UK with shops on - here is ONE of them.Pulteney Bridge is a bridge that crosses the River Avon, in the City of Bath, England. It was completed in 1773 and is designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.
The bridge was designed by Robert Adam, whose working drawings are preserved in the Sir John Soane's Museum, and is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span on both sides.
It is named after Frances Pulteney, heiress in 1767 of the Bathwick estate across the river from Bath. Bathwick was a simple village in a rural setting, but Frances's husband William could see its potential. He made plans to create a new town, which would become a suburb to the historic city of Bath. In order to get there you needed a bridge. Hence this one.
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DISCOVER FOLKESTONE ACTIVITIES
A new look for Folkestone in 2012 with additional attractions and activities resulting from investment in the harbour.
On June 2nd 2012 there will be a FREE Jubilee Airshow to mark the official weekend celebrations. The Red Arrows and Battle of Britain flight are just some due to appear from 1300-1700.
A splash fountain for the youngsters, new restaurants, the 2011 triennial exhibits and a new mermaid sculpture at Sunny Sands which will help make your visit a memorable one .... you certainly won't be bored.
A restored and fully operational Leas Lift, Live Music on the Coastal Park seafront, Water Sports events throughout the summer, as well as long established venues such as Port Lympne Animal Park and RH&DR, Local Fresh Seafood and Beach Fishing off wide clean safe beaches.
Let's also not forget the family fun to be had on a safe and child friendly clean sandy beaches, plus 23 miles of Coastline. Shepway has a lot to offer and is also an excellent base from which to explore the Southeast, with London only 1 hour away via 140mph High Speed trains...
plus exciting activities to include Tiger Moth flights, Hot Air Balloon flights, Tandem Parachuting and Air Displays at nearby Headcorn Airfield, Visit and pay your respects at the Capel Le Ferne Battle of Britain National Memorial site, .... and if that's not enough you get a local micro climate with beautiful sunsets for free.
With fast Eurostar, Eurotunnel, Rail and Motorway road services, it is easy to travel to and even commute from....
Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh .. A Breath of Fresh Air
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