Margate lido

 

Date - June 2017 

Location - Margate

Delmoished - No 

We visited Margate for a fun day and made a short stop at the Lido, which we had always wanted to see in person. To be honest, there wasn't much to see, but people were relaxing at the Lido since it was a warm day. It was noted that the Lido was built by the owner of Dreamland and used to be a significant and vibrant part of the town until the 1970s. The last event held at the Lido was a disco.

Abandoned BCB Garage - Dover

Date:   May 2017

Location: Dover

Demolished:  No

This was our second exploration in Dover, and it was a quick and easy one. Since it was our first visit to the area, we were eager to see what was available. Although this location wasn’t on my list, I was curious to check it out. Unfortunately, we couldn't get inside, so I knew I would have to return at a later date. There isn't much known about this old BCB garage in Dover. What we do know is that it was family-run and operated for over 48 years before closing down in 2015.

St Martins Battery - dover

Date:  June 2017

Location: Dover

Demolished:  No

We had a straightforward and enjoyable time exploring the St. Martin Battery, which was open to the public. Although we were eager to explore the deep shelter, we soon discovered that it was sealed and inaccessible. After looking around the rest of the battery, we moved on to our next location, as we were on a time limit.

 

According to the information available, the St. Martin Battery was built in the 1870s and features three 10-inch RML guns. It overlooks the western docks and includes a deep shelter.

Drop Redoubt & Drop Battery - Dover

Date:   June 2017

Location: Dover

Demolished:  No

This was our first stop on our exploration of Dover. As it was our first time in Dover, we began by visiting Drop Redoubt and Drop Battery, which are located next to each other. Unfortunately, we were unable to enter Drop Redoubt as it was sealed off. Later, we discovered that it can be visited on open days, which we plan to take advantage of in the future. Overall, it was a satisfying day of exploring Dover. Regarding Drop Battery, the planning for its construction began around 1853, and work started soon after planning approval was granted. Initially equipped with eight 8-inch guns, the armament was upgraded to 42 guns in 1868. A magazine was added in 1876, along with various other enhancements to the battery. As for Drop Redoubt, it is a half-fort located at the highest point in western Dover. Its construction occurred between 1804 and 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars, with additional work carried out from 1859 to 1864. The fort was used during both World War I and World War II but was abandoned in between the wars. After World War II, the fort was permanently abandoned..

Drop Redoubt