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The collection for Dover Castle illustrates the entire history of the tunnels within the white cliffs, from the Napoleonic Wars when they served as a barracks, to the 1960s when they were equipped to serve as a Regional Seat of Government in the event of nuclear war.
In 1940, Dover Castle's network of top secret tunnels became the headquarters for the dramatic rescue of British and allied troops during the Evacuation of Dunkirk. Venture into the very same tunnels for a multi-sensory tour bringing this story to life.
Jun 25, 2020 · Discovering the underground secrets beneath the White Cliffs of Dover, England – from the wartime Dover Castle tunnels to the Western Heights Drop Redoubt.
Dec 29, 2020 · Known as the ‘Key to England’, we explored the dark, atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels that lie in the chalk below as well as the Keep Tower and medieval tunnels. Dover Castle is one of the UK’s most famous castle’s and is Grade 1 listed meaning that it is recognised as an internationally important structure.
In 1944, Dover Castle’s tunnels played a supporting role in Operation Fortitude South, the elaborate deception that concealed the true location of the Allied invasion of western Europe from the Germans.
Dec 9, 2023 · Once set to be the home of regional government in the event of nuclear war, we take a look at the now-abandoned deepest level of tunnels at a castle.
The collection for Dover Castle illustrates the entire history of the tunnels within the white cliffs, from the Napoleonic Wars when they served as a barracks, to the 1960s when they were equipped to serve as a Regional Seat of Government in the event of nuclear war.
