Our History

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13NovemberPre-historyMarch 26, 2020
An Ancient Coast

An Ancient Coast

Long before the Caves a coastline was forming.

25MarchIron AgeApril 7, 2020
Iron Age Margate

Iron Age Margate

What was here before the Caves were excavated?

13November1700April 7, 2020
Chalk Mining Begins

Chalk Mining Begins

As a town develops, building materials are needed.

24June1807April 7, 2020
The Caves are rediscovered

The Caves are rediscovered

Rumours of rabbits and gardeners abound... but how exactly were the caves discovered?

28January1885March 26, 2020
Beware Smugglers!

Beware Smugglers!

Changing times change the story of the Caves.

28JanuaryWorld War Two March 26, 2020
Caves in Wartime

Caves in Wartime

The world ticks on and the Caves have a new purpose.

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