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Framlingham Castle to reopen following £1.2 Million Investment
A new exhibition opening on 16 June will showcase 900 years of the castle's history
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Beacons, special events and new exhibitions mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Today, 6 June 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, also known as the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. English Heritage is running a range of events to celebrate and commemorate the sacrifice of all those involved in D-Day across our sites.
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Costumes from Dunkirk film on show at Dover Castle
A pop-up exhibition featuring costumes worn by stars of the film is now open
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Dover Secret Wartime Tunnels Collection Highlights
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.
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Past Lives: Henry II, Becket and Dover Castle
How the consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral 850 years ago may have influenced Henry II in creating Dover Castle’s Great Tower
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An influential woman at the centre of a civil war, Eleanor de Montfort acted independently to protect her own interests and those of her family and her supporters.
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From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.
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We’ve collected the stories of ordinary people to open a window onto life in Dover during the long, gruelling days during the Dunkirk evacuation.
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Frequently Asked Questions to help you plan your visit to The Bunker at Dover Castle.