Kent Archives and Local History Service presents a talk by Tim Reardon, Dover Harbour Board.

Image: Admiralty Pier postcard pre-widening c1909 (Dover Harbour Board Collection)

Using Dover Harbour Board files that are soon be transferred to Kent Archives, this talk will explore the development of the port in the first half of the 20th century, its attempts to capture a share of the transatlantic liner traffic, and the challenges of operating a commercial business within a strategic naval base.

Dover connections map - 1908 (Dover Harbour Board Collection)

Admission is free.

For further information and to reserve a seat, ring 03000 420673 or email archives@kent.gov.uk