Mark IV Ashford/Kent

[The Prussian]

Last weekend I took a trip in the UK.

We stopped in Ashford/Kent, where we could see this nice Mk IV.

We also could visit Dover Castle and had a nice night in a local pub in Deal/Kent

Edited December 8, 2014 by The Prussian

[Chris Boonzaier]

Who is "we"... are the women included in the "we" or were they at the pub?

[The Prussian]

No, "we" are just a friend of mine and his wife. She was born in Ebngland, so sometimes they take a trip over there. This time I joined the voyage, so we drove to Ashford and Dover and had later "a few drinks " in Deal, where our hotel is.

Here two photos of the pub and the hotel (same owner - very recommendable!!!) and two posters I found in the discrimination-place (smokers area backside...)

Edited December 8, 2014 by The Prussian

[Tony]

You need to get yourself the Spitfire beer mat set, they might go down well in Germany http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/shop/spitfire-coasters-set-6

Was the tank behind glass or could you actually walk right up to it? I tried taking pictures of a German tank dozens of times but every time I went past it was either too bright or too dark, making the glass reflect.

Tony

[Mervyn Mitton]

Sounds to have been a great trip - and a very historic part of Britain. Sometimes old pubs can have some very

interesting items on their walls. Mervyn

[The Prussian]

Well,thanks for the Spitfire link. I will try to get some. The tank is not behind glass, but you can't get inside. There are some McDonalds plastic cups upon it... Behind the tank is the Tanks cafe, where you can get a nice english breakfast.