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Dover Harbour, Royal Gateway
132 Pages
ISBN 09536616657
Out of print
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This book celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Dover Harbour Board, first instituted by King James I in 1606. It did not, however, mark the beginning of Dover's harbour. As the nearest point in England to the continent of Europe and with the only break in its famous white cliffs, Dover and its harbour have played an important part in the nation's history by providing the most convenient place of entry and departure for this island, for both friends and foe, from the earliest times to the present day.
The strategic importance of this gateway in times of war and for communication and commerce in times of peace has long been recognised by the British monarchy and governments. This explains why, over the centuries, the royal family has not only made great use of Dover's harbour but has also taken a keen interest in its maintenance and development. It is appropriate, therefore, that this commemorative book focuses on visits to the harbour by the British royal family and upon its development from a crude safe haven to the modern bridge to Europe that it provides for Britain today.
132 Pages
ISBN 09536616657
Out of print
» View All Dover Books
This book celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Dover Harbour Board, first instituted by King James I in 1606. It did not, however, mark the beginning of Dover's harbour. As the nearest point in England to the continent of Europe and with the only break in its famous white cliffs, Dover and its harbour have played an important part in the nation's history by providing the most convenient place of entry and departure for this island, for both friends and foe, from the earliest times to the present day.
The strategic importance of this gateway in times of war and for communication and commerce in times of peace has long been recognised by the British monarchy and governments. This explains why, over the centuries, the royal family has not only made great use of Dover's harbour but has also taken a keen interest in its maintenance and development. It is appropriate, therefore, that this commemorative book focuses on visits to the harbour by the British royal family and upon its development from a crude safe haven to the modern bridge to Europe that it provides for Britain today.