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Walmer is a town in the district of Dover, Kent, in England. Located on the coast, the parish of Walmer is six miles (9.7 km) south-east of Sandwich, Kent. The town's coastline and castle are popular amongst tourists. It has a population of 6,693 (2001), increasing to 8,178 at the 2011 Census. [1]
Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire , and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast.
The entrance is a three-bay baptistery, into a tall clerestoried nave with narrow aisles either side. The main west window portrays nautical episodes of Christ's life (e.g. the miraculous draught of fishes, preaching from the boat, calming the storm), the instruments of the Passion) and Saints Peter and Paul, whilst both aisles have five sets of three lancets each, with those on the north ...
The Royal Marine Depot, Deal was a military installation occupied by the Royal Marines and located in an area between Lower Walmer and South Deal in Kent.The Depot (for training Royal Marine recruits) was first established in 1861, [1] occupying part of the Royal Naval Hospital (which was linked to H.M. Naval Yard, Deal). [2]
Old St Mary's Church, officially known as The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, is a grade II* listed Anglican church in Upper Walmer, Kent. [1] History and architecture
Advanced to rear-admiral, Lee was unable to secure a commission at sea and effectively retired from the service, although he continued to rise in rank and stature. He became a vice-admiral in 1821 and a full admiral in 1830. He died on 5 August 1837, at his home in Walmer, Kent. [2]
Walmer Lifeboat Station is located on The Strand on Walmer promenade, in the county of Kent. Following an appeal, a station was established here by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1856.
Parishes surrounding Ringwould with Kingsdown are Walmer at the north; Ripple at the west; Langdon at the south-west; and St Margaret's at Cliffe at the south. The coastal east of the parish is against the English Channel. At the south-east of the parish, and against the coast, is Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Course.