When was the settlement in Deal first recorded as Addelam?
The Domesday Book of 1086 records the settlement as Addelam. This name evolved into Dela by 1158 and later became Dale in 1275.
Questions about Deal, Kent
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did Middle Street become the first conservation area in Kent?
Middle Street became the first conservation area in Kent in 1968. The town remains a seaside resort with ancient buildings and monuments lining its streets today.
Who commissioned Deal Castle and when was it built?
Deal Castle is a device fort commissioned by then-King Henry VIII to protect against foreign naval attack. It was constructed around the town alongside Sandown and Walmer castles during his reign.
When did the Royal Marines School of Music move to the Deal depot?
The complex served as a sizeable Depot for the Royal Marines from 1861 before becoming known for the Royal Marines School of Music which moved there in 1930.
On what date did the present pier open in Deal?
The present pier opened on the 19th of November 1957 by the Duke of Edinburgh. Deal's current pier is the last remaining fully intact leisure pier in Kent and is a Grade II listed building.
When was Richard Ovenden born and what position does he hold at Oxford University?
Richard Ovenden was born on the 25th of March 1964 and serves as Bodley's Librarian at Oxford University.