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Posted by Caroline on April 17, 1998 at 11:28:32:


In response to Chunnel, written by Ken on April 17, 1998 at 07:39:39

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] One was started, and actually driven a mile before the work was abandoned, I seem to recall. . . . These projects, with their attendant frustrations are easier to understand when you remember that, on a clear day, Dover & Calais are actually within sight of each other across the Channel. So close, and yet so far, for the would-be conqueror.

You can actually see the coast of France from The Isle of Wight, and many other places...including Brighton....;-) (Shall we tackle the Martello Towers next?)





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