June 17, 2008
The White Cliffs of Dover in Kent
The White Cliffs of Dover are not only a National Treasure but an important historical site overlooking the English Channel, facing the Strait of Dover and France.
The cliff face reaches up to 350 feet high and is a brilliant white colour due to it’s composition of chalk with thin streaks of black flint.
Facing towards Europe across the narrowest part of the English Channel, the cliffs have been host to many historical invasions. They have also become a symbol of ‘returning home’ to many travellers, particularly prior to air travel.