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Article: Dover rallies against French invasion threat
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 19, 1995
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It is a moment for which the people of Calais have waited more
than 400 years, since their port was last under English rule.
Now the port of Dover faces being bought up by Calais, its
Channel counterpart, creating a conflict which may well become
known as Le Stink.
That a corner of England might turn French overnight is due to
the Government's imminent privatisation plans, which could mean the
port of Dover will be put on the open market. Growing expectation
that Calais is the most likely buyer has united the Kent town
against the sell-off.
Calais was last under English rule between 1347 and 1558, and
its loss caused Mary Tudor to pledge that the word Calais would be
found carved upon her ...