Walmer

Walmer is in Dover District, Kent in England: located on the coast, the parish of Walmer is 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Dover. Largely residential, its coastline and castle attract many visitors. It has a population of 6,693 (2001).

Related Topics:
Walmer - Dover District - Kent - England - Dover - Population - 2001

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Julius Caesar reputedly landed on the beach here in 55 BC, although it is only one possible landing place.

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Julius Caesar - 55 BC

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Walmer is closely associated with its adjoining neighbour, the town of Deal - sharing many amenities and services and benefiting from Deal's High Street shopping area. Deal has one of the south-east's few remaining piers.

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Deal - Piers

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Two small lifeboats are stationed in Walmer.

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