May 21, 2018

Winchelsea Caves, Dover

Winchelsea Caves, Dover


Date : 20-5-2018 
Location : Dover



History :  http://www.subbrit.org.uk/db/1448545993.html
Wilchelsea were used as a shelter for 1350 people in the Second World War   
Conditions though must have improved by 18th October 1944 when the King and Queen took shelter during a shelling raid, for the Queen at least was smiling as she emerged after the raid was over




















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