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Home > Heritage > Dunkirk anniversary weekend at Dover Castle

Dunkirk anniversary weekend at Dover Castle

By Caroline King - May 25, 2010Posted in : Heritage

When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 10am – 5pm

Where: Dover Castle, Kent

£: 15.90 (concessions 13.80, children 8 and family ticket 39.80).  English Heritage members: 2 (concessions 2, children 1 and family ticket 5).

What is it?

An event to mark the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of troops from France.  Take part in WWII events, experience living history encampments and find out what life was really like from English, French and German soldiers.  Tour the tunnels from where Vice Admiral Ramsay masterminded the evacuation of allied troops, known as Operation Dynamo.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Dover Castle, Dunkirk anniversary weekend, Operation Dynamo, South East

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