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Open Day Saturday May 30th and Sunday 31st 2009.
We will once again be opening the Drop Redoubt to the public on Saturday
May 30st and Sunday May 31st. Visitors will be able to walk around the
site at their own pace and leisure; marshals will be on hand around the
fort to answer any questions you may have. For those who prefer a tour,
guided tours will be available, but places are very limited, so book
early!
The First Footguards will be joining us again, with their excellent and
very popular musket and drilling displays. A walk down the hill will
take visitors to the Grand Shaft, a triple staircase linking the top of
the hill with Snargate Street below. The Grand Shaft will be open during
the weekend for those who are interested in taking a look at this
marvellous piece of engineering. Fascinating pictures and plans of the
Citadel will also be on display, giving visitors a clearer view of just
how impressive and immense the Western Heights is. |
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A Big Thanks:
Thank you to all of those who came along and helped out at the
recent Western Heights Open Day in Dover. We had over 1400
visitors over the weekend and all the feedback we have had is
very positive.
Don't forget to keep an eye on the WHPS website for workday
dates - your help is very much needed and always welcome.
A Little Bit Of History:
The Western Heights is a series of fortifications that together
formed the largest Napoleonic fortification in Britain.
Structures include the Citadel, the Drop Redoubt, the Detached
Bastion and the North Entrance as well as many other important
features designed to work together to fight off a French
invasion by Napoleon.
What is the Western Heights Preservation Society:
The Western Heights Preservation Society (WHPS) is a
volunteer-run organisation set up for the conservation,
preservation, and interpretation of the Western Heights
fortifications. It was established in July 2000 with the
following aims:
Promoting and publicising the Western Heights.
Clearing, tidying and protecting the built heritage.
Collecting and spreading information about the Heights.
Working towards improving public access to parts of the site
that are currently inaccessible.
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