Postcards Project

Postcards Project  Reviewed by our Chairman – Graham Hutchison About 4 or 5 years ago I was approached by Dr Kathryn Bedford, Curator at Dover Castle to see if we could support the Castle in acquiring a collection of postcards which had been assembled by Pat...

Through the Ages

Introducing the ‘Through the Ages’ Project Get ready to unlock the secrets of the past! We’re thrilled to launch the ‘Through the Ages’ Project, a bold initiative that brings our Castle’s rich history to life. From the Roman era to...

Defibrillator Project

There are over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in the UK, but less than one in ten people survive. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation after a cardiac arrest can reduce the chance of survival by up to 10 per cent. Quick CPR and defibrillation...

Plans Chest maps project

This Friends project has come about as a result of our Honorary Vice President Mrs Wendi Atherton’s’ kind offer to loan us, on a permanent basis, a number of historical maps and plans of Dover Castle.  An allocation of funds was agreed by the committee so...

Kitchen Garden Project

The project began in March 2022 after the ‘Friends’ committed an allocation of funds for a special project within Constables Tower. Due to the pandemic the original plans fell through so after discussions were held with senior managers from English...