Deal
Deal was once a major port where sailing ships sheltered in the
Downs near the notorious Goodwin Sands. It was a centre for
resupplying ships and for smuggling. Today Deal is a quiet peaceful
town that willingly reveals a treasure trove of architecturally
interesting buildings, museums, monuments, marine history and
heritage. Deal remains a mecca for anglers, many of whom fish from
the town's 1,000 foot long pier. Professional fishermen sell their
catch from the beach.
The Deal area, with its gentle sea breezes, also attracts
hundreds of golfers each year. They play at the Royal Cinque Ports
Golf Club, founded in 1892, with the course measuring 6,409 yards.
Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club, on the cliffs to the west of Deal,
was founded in 1909 and has a course of 6,451 yards.Interesting
attractions at Deal include the Maritime and Local History Museum,
St George's Church built in 1716 to minister to the needs of the
seafaring Community, and St Mary's (Old Church) where the Duke of
Wellington used to worship.
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