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How a Bengal tiger became a Victorian Dover resident (opens the original)
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A tiger brought to the UK in the 19th Century caused a stir before becoming a well-known resident of a military barracks, according to a local historian. Phil Eyden has shared the story of a Bengal tiger cub called Plassey, which was brought to Dover by British soldiers. Eyden said troops adopted the cub after shooting its mother during a hunting expedition. The adult tiger had been protecting two six-week-old cubs in the Terai foothills of India, external, an area now known for its wildlife, ex
Kent's foodie history stretches back centuries, historian says (opens the original)
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A man who has spent years researching the history of cooking has said some of England's oldest recipes have their roots in Kent. From oysters and apples to cherries, cob nuts and grapes, Kent's food heritage is "one of the richest areas in England", Paul Brewin said. Brewin, who has spoken to Secret Kent about his research, found references to Jack of Dover and Kentish pudding in a manuscript dating back to 1250. The food historian from Molash, who has written a book called Old Kentish Recipes,
Tosca the cat spent decade living in tunnels under Dover Castle (opens the original)
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A cat that spent 10 years living in the tunnels beneath Dover Castle arrived there in 1948 to catch mice but ended up having a pampered life. Curators said Tosca, whose full name was Toscanini, remained underground until 1958 and was known for stealing food, causing mischief and avoiding the seagulls that terrified him. Tosca lived in a vast network of tunnels beneath the castle, some of which played a key role during World War Two, Secret Kent has heard. Hattie Hartly, visitor assistant for Eng
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