Park Street- air raid Park Avenue- Lighting Linton, Park Avenue towards the top of Frith Road site of the Dover Patrol Zeebrugge Bell siren behind the current 99 Barton Rd Igglesden family 67 Barton Rd- Matron Edith Johncock restrictions the Avenue county school for boys 1 2 houses 3 Dover Blue Trail 4 5 6 7 The Dover Patrol was The air raid siren was In 1917 it was reported Agnes Baynham; whose son Cuthbert served with the The County School for Boys Robert and Mary’s Elizabeth vital to keeping the placed on the roof of the that the trunks of the Royal Field Artillery; was a supporter of the Dover moved here in 1916 from the three eldest sons Johncock’s Distance: 3.96 km daughter Edith shipping lanes of the electricity works. It would trees in Park Avenue had Relief Fund for Belgian Refugees. The fund assisted centre of town. Of the past had attended the County School for returned home Channel open during sound 4 short blasts all been whitewashed refugees in this country and also those in France and pupils of the School over 45% followed by one long Boys before serving in 1919 having the First World War. for a height of five feet. (2.46 miles) Belgium with practical help. Refugees could not settle served in the War. The boys dug blast to warn people to However there was no in the War. Henry been held prisoner They also conducted in Dover because of security around the port. up their playing field in 1917 take cover. However there street lighting at all in and Arthur were of war by the the Zeebrugge raid was no All Clear sounded, 1917, except very dim and planted potatoes to help with the Canadian Turks for 4 years. in 1918, where people were advised to lights in the centre of with food supplies. Expeditionary Force Whilst she was much bravery stay put until they had Dover, most people when Arthur died held prisoner she was shown in the heard no gunfire for 15 preferred to stay at home. in action in April was Matron of attempt to prevent minutes. 1917. Sydney served Nazareth Hospital in Mesopotamia and nursed in very German submarines with the Royal Field difficult conditions. from accessing the Artillery and was She was awarded English Channel. The awarded the Military a Red Cross War Zeebrugge Bell was Medal. Medal by King given in recognition 9 George Vth in of their bravery. 1919. 150 Heathfield Ave 8 48 Heathfield Ave- Frederick Naylor 9 Gilbertson family Frederick Naylor used his Archibald Gilbertson (b 1896) talents as an amateur had only been at the Front * Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) musician to arrange fund for two months when he was raising dances for the Red killed on the 29th October 8 formed before the War of Cross throughout the War. 1914. After Archibald’s 10 These dances were usually death his elder brother members of the Red Cross and attended by 600 people Charles volunteered with members of the St John Ambu- and raised vitally needed the Cameron Highlanders; Charles had served for a funds without which the Red month in France when he lance. These men and women Cross would not have been was killed in June 1915. able to continue supporting were mainly volunteers and wounded soldiers. 11 served in various roles including nursing, as stretcher bearers, Duke of Wellington 7 183 London Road - the Public House- 201 cooks and drivers. Wright family 10 11 London Rd For 4 days in October Robert, the licensee, and 1914 Percy Wright, a his wife Mary Fisher lost 6 Please respect the privacy of VAD* volunteer, assisted two of their sons in 1917. with unloading wounded Henry; who had emigrated 12 residents and use the trail in Belgian soldiers for 10- to Canada; died on Vimy 14 hours a day such was Ridge whilst serving with considerate manner to others. the number of soldiers the 14th Canadian Infantry 26 St Radigunds Road brought back to England Battalion in April 1917. 12 They were informed that for treatment. Private Arthur Bushell Robert was missing in (1882) was a timekeeper October 1917 and then it at the Wiggins Teape and was confirmed that he too Company Buckland Paper had been killed. Mill when he joined the Army . He was discharged 14 as unfit in April 1917 and 13 died on the 7th June 1917 5 of TB aggravated by military service. His brother Albert served 2 years on the North Sea patrols and survived the War. 15 284 London Rd - George Saunders 10 Edgar Rd Sidders family Victoria Street 305 London Rd Special 13 14 15 Constable Dr. Koettlitz Henry and Hannah 16 Sidders had already The official Public Holiday The parents of known the grief of losing for Peace Celebrations George Saunders Dr Maurice Koettlitz, a Belgian a son before the Armistice was Saturday the 19th July lost their son, who national, was one of 13 when John was killed doctors who volunteered as 1919. Leila Burton aged was serving as an in October 1916 whilst 14 of number 22 is one of Special Constables in June serving with the Royal those in the picture with air mechanic, to 1915. Every night 12 special 16 4 Army Medical Corps. The her 2 younger siblings, pneumonia not constables patrolled the town death of their second son to assist in air raids and ensure Harry in July 1919, whilst perhaps their parents took enemy action. that the blackout was fully in India, reminds us that the children to the harbour George died at enforced. Several regular police after the Armistice men in the evening to see all the home aged 22 were still serving and ships illuminated. officers had enlisted and the in danger. on the 12th April contribution of the specials 1916 and is buried was vital. St Mary’s New Cemetery. Before he joined up George 17 Credits: 11) 1861DOV - Courtesy of Joyce Banks and Pubs had been a bell 18 28 De Burgh Hill Women’s Royal Naval of Dover; 12) 1504GRA Courtesy Europeana 1914-1918 ringer at St Mary’s Service Bowman sisters 17 project. All other pictures are courtesy of M L Price. Church. 3 Mabel (b1892) and her younger sister Hilda (1896) both worked at the Co-op as clerks and joined the WRNS in 1918 working in 93 High St George Dover. Hilda sadly caught influenza and died Red Cross Depot- old National Provincial Bank Wyndham Webster Maison Dieu – Special Passes 19 in October 1918 and was given a full military 18 19 20 funeral and is buried at Charlton Cemetery. The Red Cross depot Harriet Webster In October 1917 was run by Mrs. Davis did not see her son it was decided to 2 from 1915. Local George; a former issue special passes volunteers made wound pupil of the County to every resident dressings, pillows, School; from when and visitor to Dover clothing and also he went to France without which they soldiers (also known in July 1915 until he would not be able as treasure bags) was repatriated in to enter or leave the bags containing soap, February 1919 having town. Long queues a comb, and other been a Prisoner of formed outside the necessities. These were War. George was Maison Dieu as given to the wounded serving with Buffs people waited with soldiers at the Pier when when he was wounded their documents 1 they arrived without severely and captured and photographs. personal possessions. in November 1916. 20 Nearby Places: Dover Blue Trail First World War Walking Trail Revealing the history of local people, places and events This trail was devised by Darrienne Price in partnership with Phil Trenchard & Terry Sutton Please respect the privacy of residents and use the trail in a considerate manner to others. Our maps and points of interest are provided for historical Leney’s Brewery (above) information only & walking the trails is at your own risk. Danes Training Camps (above) Located on Dolphin Lane, Leney’s brewery Please see the website for walking guidance ,directions , full The picture above is from November 1914 was used as a makeshift air raid shelter disclaimer, to discover more information and to take part in the and is of a training camp at the Danes. (now during the war. The brewery would throw quiz. the recreation ground east of Dover above open its doors whenever the air raid siren www.kentww1.com Connaught Park) sounded and locals nearby could take ref- uge inside. Sentries (above right) Sources: dover-kent The QR code below takes you to the 100 miles for An early picture showing the Sentries on 100 years app, alterna- tively visit the website guard at the check point at London Road, for a direct link. Kearsney, Nr Dover. Sources: Peter Wright Leaflet design by Laura Haines.