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📍 Deal
Deal (Deal) is a coastal town in Kent (Kent), England. It was an important port trade center in the Middle Ages, and later a base for the British Navy in the 19th century. Since Dover is close to Dover, you can see the famous Dover cliffs when taking a train from London to Dale. We love to explore small towns in England, so today we're going to visit this lesser known town than Dover!
It's only a few minutes walk from Deer train station to the city center, so we didn't want to pass by a second-hand boutique. Looking for treasure in a nostalgic and comfortable environment, we found old Dickens books with vintage covers for only £5.
The streets in the city center are quite busy, and many residents and visitors spend their holidays relaxing with their families, couples, and puppies. We ate brunch at a nearby coffee shop called Pop Up, had a casual chat with the guests next to us, had enough to eat and drink before leaving.
Deere has fewer stores compared to the towns we visited before — Rye (Rye) and Canterbury (Canterbury). Furthermore, we also found a handful of boutiques selling small items carefully selected by the owner.
We also went through a small modern gallery. Interestingly, the most asked questions from visitors were the vinyl records he was playing.
Time Ball Center
The Time Ball Tower is located opposite Deer's Wharf. It was built during the Victorian era and was used to calibrate mechanical clocks on ships in the 19th century. Deere's time sphere, like the one in Greenwich (Greenwich), was falling at 1 p.m., triggered by the Royal Observatory's telegraph number. In addition to this, the tower has also helped guide navigation and combat smuggling.
According to reports, this location was once one of the telegraph stations for the London and Deere Navy Department to send messages, so that Deere, an important naval anchor in the Napoleonic Wars at the time, was able to quickly connect with London. Today, the Time Ball Tower is a museum showcasing the history of the Time Ball and Deere.
Deal Pier
Deer Wharf is the only remaining complete leisure pier in Kent. It has been in operation since the 19th century, and a new pier with a modern restaurant was built in 2008. Walking around this pier, you can pass by many coastal hotels and restaurants, and walk to Dir Castle.
Along the way, I passed a building that seemed to have been abandoned, and the old painting above shows the architectural sense of its age.
Deal Castle
Dill Castle was commissioned by King Henry VIII at the time, and has a rose-shaped floor plan. With Walmer Castle (Walmer) in the south and Sandown Castle (Sandown) in the north, it was at the center of a network of three artillery forts of the Todor dynasty (Todor), which monitored the nearby coast to avoid foreign invaders.
The rose-shaped circle is a channel surrounding the castle, within a wall at the level of the moat. The ring has 53 grooves (similar to a window opening) and a small door in the outer wall. Soldiers can shoot with pistols through these openings or rush through the seams of the gates to secure the moat.
In addition to being able to see Deer Wharf from the castle, you can also see the spears that were being targeted at the ship at the time. To this day, these objects have become a testament to the history of that time. Visitors are not allowed to enter the top of Dill Castle, but the official website holds at least data from 18th century people graffiti on the roof. Each graffiti and description can be foundOfficial websiteWatch.
Walmer Walmer
Walmer is just a 30-minute walk from the Deer coast via The Goodwin Sands. Walmer is said to have been the first time Emperor Caesar reached the location of England. According to reports, The Goodwin Sands has wrecked more than 2,000 ships here, so this place is also known as a “ship devourer.” Not too much. At the same time, this sandy area is also a safe anchorage, bringing calm waters. When we see the colourful house in our eyes, it means we've reached the small town of Walmer!
Walmer Lifeboat Depot
The seaside Walmer Lifeboat Station was established in 1856, and so far, the crew has received 28 awards for bravery. The current lifeboat station operates two inshore lifeboats to protect the safety of nearby waters.
Walmer Castle
Walmer Castle was an artillery fortress built by King Henry VIII in the 16th century. It was mainly used to defend against French and Roman invasions, and to guard the strategically significant Downs (Downs) anchorage off the coast of England. Visitors were able to visit the castle's luxurious indoor and outdoor gardens. Unfortunately, we were told by staff that day that the castle was out of power, so it was temporarily closed for a day, so we can only visit again next time.
This day trip for Dill was an unexpected surprise. He learned how south-east England was able to stand strong against foreign adversaries and protect the country during the war. It's close to Dover, and the small number of visitors added to the comfort of the town, perfect for a day of relaxation at the seaside.
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