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Who wrote the song The White Cliffs of Dover?
Nat Burton
The White Cliffs Of Dover/Lyricists
What is the meaning of the white cliffs of Dover?
The National Trust calls the cliffs “an icon of Britain”, with “the white chalk face a symbol of home and wartime defence.” Because crossing at Dover was the primary route to the continent before the advent of air travel, the white line of cliffs also formed the first or last sight of Britain for travellers.
Who owns the white cliffs of Dover?
National Trust
A section of the white cliffs of Dover is to be bought by the National Trust after it raised £1.2m in an appeal. The 0.8 mile section will complete a five-mile stretch of coastline owned by the trust, between Dover port and South Foreland lighthouse.
Is Vera Lynn still alive?
Deceased (1917–2020)
Vera Lynn/Living or Deceased
What are the blue birds that fly over the White Cliffs of Dover?
BLUEBIRD is an old country name for swallows and house martins, which have a blue sheen to their plumage. These migrants arrive from the continent in spring and leave in autumn, crossing the English Channel.
Are there bluebirds in Dover?
These warblers are native to America and would never be seen near Dover. The American writers of ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ (Walter Kent and Nat Burton) were probably unaware that there are no bluebirds as such in England.
Are there tunnels under the White Cliffs of Dover?
A labyrinth of tunnels built beneath the white cliffs of Dover during World War Two has been reopened. The Fan Bay Deep Shelter was constructed on the orders of Winston Churchill to help stop German ships in the English Channel. They were forgotten about after being blocked-up in the 1970s.
What historical event took place at White Cliffs of Dover?
Sign of peace They have witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in English history, including the return of British forces rescued from Dunkirk in WWII. But while linked with war and invasions, the cliffs have become a symbol of peace for many people.
Who owns the Port of Dover?
the Dover Harbour Board
The port is owned and operated by the Dover Harbour Board, a statutory corporation formed by Royal Charter in 1606 by King James I. Most of the board members of the Dover Harbour Board are appointees of the Department for Transport.